In which one of the following locations is the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project to be built?
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- ANorthern Spain
- BSouthern FranceCorrect
- CEastern Germany
- DSouthern Italy
Explanation
The correct answer is B because the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor ITER is being constructed at Saint Paul lez Durance in Provence, Southern France. This location was selected in 2005 by the international partners of the project, which include the European Union, India, Japan, China, Russia, South Korea, and the United States. The site was chosen due to its existing nuclear research infrastructure and favorable geological conditions for housing the worlds largest experimental fusion reactor.
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