Nuclear Power

Question 1

The nuclear accident at Chernobyl was _______ than the accident at Three Mile Island.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

more devastating

Question 2

Which of the following is true of both nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They both have a high energy output.

Question 3

Which of the following practices that are needed to run a nuclear power plant has a negative impact on both air and water?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

mining of uranium

Question 4

The hydrogen bomb relies on the process of nuclear fission. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 5

The use of nuclear energy can have both positive and negative consequences. Which of the following is a positive consequence of using nuclear energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nuclear energy produces little air pollution.

Question 6

Nuclear power plants require a lot of water to operate.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 7

Nuclear fusion occurs in stars.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 8

There are no negative consequences to using nuclear energy.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 9

How is the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant used to provide power to buildings?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It generates steam, which turns a turbine, powering a generator.

Question 10

Which of the following results in the release of nuclear energy? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both the breaking of nuclear bonds and the forming of nuclear bonds.

Nuclear Power Answers