Question 96 of 175 in Energy Resources and Energy Transfers

Non-renewable energy resources

1 mark · Easy

State the main reason why nuclear energy is classified as non-renewable.

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Nuclear fuels like uranium cannot be replaced once used.

Also accept: Uranium is used up and cannot be replaced quickly

Common mistakes: Nuclear power produces pollution

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B1 · 1 mark · States that nuclear fuels cannot be replaced after use.

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Nuclear energy is non-renewable because the fuel (e.g., uranium) cannot be replaced after it is used.

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