How is radioactive waste disposed of?

  • A
    Radioactive waste is pre-treated.
  • B
    Radioactive waste is stored in properly shielded containers.
  • C
    It is buried within the rocks deep below the Earth's surface,at a depth of about $500 \ m$.
  • D
    All of the above.

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