Which of the following is a major disadvantage of nuclear-fission-based power plants?
A)The reactors can be used to produce their own fuel.
B)The byproducts of the fission process are radioactive and have very long half-lives.
C)The amount of energy per kilogram of fuel is greater than any other fuel source.
D)The power plants are complex and there are many safety requirements to prevent contamination of the environment.
E)B and D

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The byproducts of the fission process are radioactive and have very long half-lives, making them harmful to the environment and human health. Additionally, nuclear-fission-based power plants are complex and require strict safety measures to prevent accidents that could lead to contamination of the environment. Therefore, B and D are the correct choices. A is a potential advantage of nuclear-fission-based power plants, and C is not a major disadvantage.

Which of the Following Is a Major Disadvantage of Nuclear-Fission-Based