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Direction: Read the news with your teacher.
Reference: News report from CNN News. All rights reserved.
Comprehension Questions:
1. What are depleted uranium munitions, and why are they being sent to Ukraine?
2. How is depleted uranium different from enriched uranium?
3. Why is depleted uranium considered controversial?
4. What is the main reason for using depleted uranium in munitions?
5. How does the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) view depleted uranium, and what caution does it recommend?