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The accident that results when the temperature in the core of a nuclear reactor increases enough to melt the fuel and breach the containment vessel is called a nuclear
 
  A) fire.
  B) breach.
  C) explosion.
  D) meltdown.

Question 2

The average person in the United States generates how many pounds of municipal solid waste each day?
 
  A) about 1.5
  B) more than 4
  C) more than 6
  D) more than 8



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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