Question

178. Which of these following methods is the most
suitable for disposal of nuclear waste?
(1) Shoot the waste into space
(2) Bury the waste under Antarctic ice-cover
(3) Dump the waste within rocks under deep
ocean
(4) Bury the waste within rocks deep below
the Earth's surface

Answer 1

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✏ Bury the waste within rocks deep below

the Earth's surface

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Out of the following methods the most suitable method for disposal of nuclear waste is option(d) that is to bury it within the rock deep below the earth’s surface.

As nuclear waste is harmful for the environment due to its radioactive properties so to avoid the escape of the radioactive elements into the environment from the nuclear waste, it is advised to dispose it below the earth’s surface.

Other ways can lead to the emission of radioactive substances and gases harming the environment and its species.