Non-renewable energy resources
2 marks · NormalState one reason why generating electricity from nuclear power is considered an advantage, and one reason it is considered a disadvantage.
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Advantage: does not produce greenhouse gases. Disadvantage: produces dangerous radioactive waste.
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B1 · 1 mark · Any valid advantage, e.g. no CO2, large amounts of energy produced.
B2 · 1 mark · Any valid disadvantage, e.g. radioactive waste, risk of accident/catastrophe.
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Advantage: Nuclear power does not produce greenhouse gases like CO2. Disadvantage: It produces radioactive waste that is difficult to store safely.