Explain why nuclear power does little to address our largest energy shortfall
What will be an ideal response?
"The main energy problem for the United States is an eventual shortage of crude oil for transportation purposes, yet nuclear power produces electricity, which is not used for transportation. If we were moving toward a totally electric economy that included even electric cars, nuclear-generated electricity could be substituted for oil-based fuels. Unfortunately, electric cars have not yet proved practical, and the outlook for them in the near future remains uncertain. Consequently, nuclear power simply competes with coal-fired power in meeting the demands for base-load electrical power. Given the high costs and additional financial risks of nuclear power plants, coal is cheaper, and the United States does have abundant coal reserves."
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Explain your observations. What will be an ideal response?
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a. Pidgin. b. English. c. France. d. Papuan. e. Austronesian.