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Question
Answer the following question.
Mention two ways in which hydroelectric power is better than nuclear power.
Solution
Hydroelectric Power
- Hydroelectric power is cheaper and does not produce any waste while generating power.
- It does not cause pollution.
Nuclear Power
- Nuclear power is a bit costlier and produces radioactive waste which is very difficult and expensive to dispose of.
- The process of mining and refining uranium causes pollution
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