Geography A-Level
Nuclear waste
What Nuclear waste means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Nuclear waste
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Highly radioactive material generated by the production and consumption cycle of nuclear energy, requiring secure, long-term geological disposal.
Topics that use Nuclear waste
- Energy security (AQA A-Level)
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