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Questions
Why is radioactive pollution more harmful than other types of pollutions?
Give a reason for the following:
Radioactive waste is more harmful than other waste.
Solution
- Radioactive waste, often known as nuclear waste, comes from nuclear power reactors.
- Radioactive waste, including uranium-234, neptunium-237, plutonium-238, and americium-241, poses a significant risk.
- Radioactive compounds represent a significant risk as they decay slowly over time.
- Exposure to such materials can generate mutations that harm the ecosystem and human health.
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