5. Which of the following characterizes U.S. nuclear power plants? A) largely un

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5. Which of the following characterizes U.S. nuclear power plants? A) largely unregulated B) highly subsidized C) widely accepted by the public D) account for nearly one-sixth of domestic energy production E) inexpensive to operate 6. Carbon dioxide is A) the most potent (per molecule of gas) of the greenhouse gases B) the most abundant greenhouse gas C) more potent (per molecule of gas) than methane D) the main anthropogenic greenhouse gas produced in the United States E) the only greenhouse gas presently increasing in the atmosphere

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5. Option B

Highly subsidized

Explanation:

Nuclear power plants are regulated and expensive to operate that why it is highly subsidized.

6. Option B and D

CO2 is most abundant greenhouse gas

CO2 the main anthropogenic greenhouse gas produced in the United States

Explanation:

Carbon dioxide is not the most potent greenhouse gas, but it is extremely abundant, It is major contributor to global warming.

Methane is roughly 20 times more potent as agreenhouse gas than CO2, though doesn’t’ last as long in the atmosphere as CO2

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