Question

Which of the following is not a safety precaution used in a nuclear power plant?

a. Separate water tanks are used to prevent radiation leaking to the outside environment.
b. A mixture of two types of uranium is used to prevent an explosion.
c. Filters are used to lower the amount of pollutants released into the environment.
d. Neutron-absorbing metal rods are used to control the rate of the chain reaction.

Answer 1

Answer:

Filters are used to lower the amount of pollutants released into the environment.

Explanation:

The major waste products from nuclear reaction are nuclear waste and steam. Nuclear waste is stored, not released into the environment. Steam is released but it is pure H2O and does not require filtration. This makes the statement false.