Question

which statement about the waste materials from nuclear power plants is true? the waste gives off bursts of radiation over a short time. the waste produces small amounts of greenhouse gases for a long time. the waste emits harmful radiation for a long time. the waste generates a large amount of carbon dioxide over a short time.

Explanation:

Nuclear waste contains radioactive isotopes that decay over long - periods, emitting harmful radiation. It does not produce greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and the radiation is not in short - lived bursts.

Answer:

The waste emits harmful radiation for a long time.