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

A
They both require a high energy input.
B
They both occur without byproducts.
C
They both have a high energy output.
D
They both involve large atoms breaking into smaller atoms.
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How is the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant used to provide power to buildings?

A
It is used directly to heat homes and offices.
B
It generates steam, which turns a turbine, powering a generator.
C
It generates steam, which is then condensed back to water. This process produces energy.
D
All of the above
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Nuclear power plants require a lot of water to operate.

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

A
cooling of the power plant
B
mining of uranium
C
storage of radioactive waste
D
monitoring the reactor
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The use of nuclear energy can have both positive and negative consequences. Which of the following is a positive consequence of using nuclear energy?

A
Nuclear energy uses nonrenewable resources.
B
Nuclear energy produces little air pollution.
C
Uranium ore used for nuclear power plants must be mined and processed.
D
Nuclear energy has no environmental impact.
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Which of the following results in the release of nuclear energy? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
Only the breaking of nuclear bonds.
B
Only the forming of nuclear bonds.
C
Both the breaking of nuclear bonds and the forming of nuclear bonds.
D
Neither the breaking of nuclear bonds nor the forming of nuclear bonds.
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Which of the following statements about nuclear energy is true?

A
Nuclear energy cannot be contained nor controlled.
B
Nuclear energy is contained in nuclear bonds.
C
Nuclear energy is less efficient than other energy forms.
D
All of the above are true.
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Which of the following is a possible use for nuclear energy?

A
power plants
B
weapons
C
powering submarines
D
all of the above
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The nuclear accident at Chernobyl was _______ than the accident at Three Mile Island.

A
more devastating
B
less devastating
C
equally devastating
D
less publicized
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There are no negative consequences to using nuclear energy.

A
T
B
F

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