Nuclear Power

Energy that travels in the form of waves is called:

• solar energy

• hydroelectric energy

• radiation

• magnetism

This subatomic particle is used to start a nuclear (chain) reaction:

• positron

• neutron

• electron

• proton

The splitting of the atom is termed this type of reaction:

• diffusion

• magnetic

• fusion

• fission

The splitting of the atom is termed this type of reaction:

• diffusion

• magnetic

• fusion

• fission

An unstable istotope that we use to start nuclear reactions:

• hydrogen

• helium

• uranium

• boron

The rate of a nuclear reaction is controlled in a nuclear power plant by:

• uranium

• krypton

• control rods

• cooling towers

The reactor core at a nuclear plant has:

• rods made of uranium

• water

• control rods

• all are found in a reactor core

Ultimately a nuclear power plant generates this to drive the turbines to make electricity:

• steam

• uranium

• neutrons

• oxygen

We fear the use of nuclear energy because:

• it generates too much carbon dioxide

• it pollutes our atmosphere with greenhouse gases

• nuclear waste helps our crops grow too much

• of the risk of nuclear accidents releasing harmful radiation

A benefit of nuclear energy includes:

• it produces carbon dioxide

• it creates radiation poisoining zones

• it destroys plant and animal life

• it reduces the release of greenhouse gases and is safer for the environment