What are some of the drawbacks of nuclear energy?
a. Overheating or meltdown might cause a steam explosion
b. A nuclear power plant might explode like an atomic bomb
c. It yields radioactive nuclear waste that is difficult to store
d. The cooling tower requires significant clean water resources
e. Both a and c
Answer: e. Both a and c
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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