Nuclear Power

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 2

There are no negative consequences to using nuclear energy.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 3

There are positive and negative consequences to producing energy using different methods. Which of the following is a reasonable argument for the use of nuclear power plants?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nuclear power provides electricity at the lowest cost.

Question 4

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 5

Which of the following is a typical product of nuclear fission?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

radiation

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They both have a high energy output.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

Nuclear power plants require a lot of water to operate.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 9

Control rods are used to slow down the reaction in the reactor core when the core becomes too hot.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 10

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

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