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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 137

Q137

Which structure used a geological barrier to prevent radioactive waste leakage?

A.
Yucca Mountain Repository
Answer
B.
Aswan High Dam
C.
Itaipu Dam
D.
Sardar Sarovar Project

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Yucca Mountain was selected for nuclear waste storage due to its volcanic tuff barrier that prevents groundwater movement and leakage.