Question

the two viable solutions to the management of spent nuclear fuel are underground deposit or reprocessing of fuel rods. which of the following statements concerning these two options is correct? select one: a. about 80 percent of spent nuclear fuel is reprocessed. b. several european countries have already constructed underground storage for spent nuclear fuel. c. several countries in europe and asia have reprocessing plants that deal with spent nuclear fuel. d. the united states is the only country that has not dealt with the problem of spent nuclear fuel disposal.

Explanation:

• Option a: The percentage of re - processed spent nuclear fuel is not around 80 percent globally.
• Option b: Not only European countries have constructed underground storage, and this is an over - simplification.
• Option c: Several countries in Europe (like France) and Asia (like Japan) have reprocessing plants for spent nuclear fuel, which is a well - known fact.
• Option d: The US has been involved in discussions and some activities related to spent nuclear fuel disposal, so it's incorrect to say it's the only non - dealing country.

Answer:

C. Several countries in Europe and Asia have reprocessing plants that deal with spent nuclear fuel.