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Why are nuclear power stations built in remote areas away from cities?
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Why do hydroelectric power stations have to be built in hilly areas?
I don't know about hilly areas (many stations are next to dams), but they have to be built where the water flows through the turbines by gravity (i.e., does not have to be pumped).
The centers of most cities became areas after the invention of what?
The centers of most cities became business areas after the invention of buildings. Apex: The Streetcar
What are the three major water services provided by metropolitan areas?
There are quite a few water services provided in metropolitan areas. In American cities, there are free fountains one can drink from and public pools. However, in non-American cities there are also public baths and hotsprings available as a service as well.
What would it be like if an elevator had not been invented?
There would be no sky-scrapers - and our towns & cities would be covering much wider areas.
Where should a nuclear power plant be placed and how far should it be from residential areas?
A nuclear poweplant needs water to cool its uranium so its a good Idea to pplace it near Rivers. The sea is not safe due to the risk of tsunamis. It should be at least 400 Kilo meters away from the general population.
Is nuclear power stations in remote areas of Japan good or bad?
All nuclear esplode is ood
Where do countries do their nuclear tests?
Usually in remote isolated areas.
Three cities in which nuclear power should be used?
Nuclear power is not usually sited in cities, I'm not aware of any plants that are. They are always sited in non-urban areas.
What cities have nuclear power plants in the usa?
See the link below taken from the NRC website
What is backblock?
In Australia and New Zealand, a backblock is a residential area remote from major cities and lacking conveniences common in urban areas.
What is a backblock?
In Australia and New Zealand, a backblock is a residential area remote from major cities and lacking conveniences common in urban areas.
Where did medieval European cities usually grow up in?
Most European cities were places near harbors or rivers because it was easier to transport goods by water. Water also was needed for drinking and sanitation.
What is the remotest airport in the world?
remote airports mean the airport in some large distance remote areas like islands,undeveloped areas. most distant areas
What are the potential targets for terrorist attacks with a nuclear biological and chemical (NBC) agent?
Any place with a large number of people in a small area. Cities, sports arenas, shopping areas, transportation centers, recreation areas.
Why did the US test nuclear weapons on Bikini Atoll?
Bikini Atoll and Enewetak Atoll were used for nuclear testing because they were remote and isolated from populated areas, they are part of the Marshall Islands which the US gained control of after WW2, their population was small and easy to relocate, etc.
What types of footage are shown through a BP camera?
The footage would be of local areas of a community such as gas stations, national parks and entire cities. you can find them all at their website and you can have your own too.
What is an antarctic station?
Nations who agreed to participate in research about the health of planet earth -- by signing the Antarctic Treaty -- conduct research from stations established on the continent. Stations include work areas, living areas and storage areas.
