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12(iv)
Give a reason for each of the following:
Radioactive waste is the most harmful waste.
Topic: Radioactive waste
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Answer
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It emits radiation that causes cancer and genetic damage, and it stays dangerous for hundreds of years — no ordinary treatment can destroy it.
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