Which is a known risk associated with nuclear power plants?
A)The electricity produced will be radioactive
B)The water used to cool the system will become radioactive
C)The workers will have higher risks for cancer than the standard population
D)The cooling water source can suffer thermal pollution

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Thermal pollution occurs when water used to cool the nuclear reactor is returned to the environment at a higher temperature, potentially harming local ecosystems.

Which Is a Known Risk Associated with Nuclear Power Plants