Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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  • Would you live near a nuclear power plant? Explain your response.

  • What kinds of jobs are available at a nuclear power plant?

  • Identify the benefits and risks to someone who is working at a nuclear power plant.

  • How does the presence of a nuclear power plant impact the economy of local communities and the lives of people living nearby?

  • What do you think are some reactions of individuals within the communities that are close to nuclear power plants? Explain why you think they might have these reactions.

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