Combined Science GCSE
Radioactive waste management
What Radioactive waste management means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Radioactive waste management
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Reference: AQA
Nuclear fuel produces radioactive waste needing long-term safe storage, though operation releases little carbon dioxide.
Topics that use Radioactive waste management
- National and global energy resources (AQA GCSE)
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