J Radioactive waste Flashcards
1
Q
radioactive waste comes from
A
nuclear energy
2
Q
fuel cycle
A
fuel goes into nuclear reactor
nuclear fission occurs
energy released and radioactive waste produced
some waste can be processed to make more fuel
3
Q
radiation in body
A
changes/ destroys your DNA
4
Q
radioactive waste final disposal
A
burry deep underground in multiple barriers (least worst solution)
need to make sure there are no fractures around or ground water getting to the waste
5
Q
radioactive disposal favourable rocks
A
no volcanos
away from resources
old stable, reducing GW at depth with little flow
no fractures (no fast pathways to surface)
6
Q
evaporites
A
dry, no mobile water, no transport
but is a resource (salt)
