Light-water reactors

A. move control rods in and out of the reactor core to absorb neutrons.
B. use a heating fluid to raise the temperature of the reactor.
C. release radioactivity into the atmosphere to prevent explosions.
D. produce and mine uranium to make fuel.
E. store the spent radioactive waste safely.


Answer: E

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