Understanding Nuclear Power

When did the concept of nuclear energy as a peaceful technology begin?

• 1970s

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

What was one of the initial promises of nuclear energy?

• Space travel

• Unlimited food supply

• Nuclear-powered smartphones

• Free electricity

Why did private companies hesitate to invest in nuclear power initially?

• It was too easy

• It was too risky

• It was too popular

• It was too cheap

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What event in the early 1970s increased interest in nuclear power?

• War in the Middle East

• Discovery of new oil reserves

• Global financial crisis

• Invention of the internet

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Which type of reactor became prevalent due to its simplicity and cost?

• Molten salt reactor

• Fast breeder reactor

• Heavy water reactor

• Light water reactor

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What is the primary function of a moderator in a light water reactor?

• To produce electricity

• To cool the reactor

• To control the neutron's energy

• To increase the temperature

Which nuclear disaster occurred in 1986?

• Three Mile Island

• Windscale

• Fukushima

• Chernobyl

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As of 2015, approximately how many nuclear reactors were under construction?

• 70

• 50

• 30

• 100

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What percentage of the world's energy demand is met by nuclear energy today?

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

• 40%

What is a major decision faced by countries regarding nuclear reactors today?

• Replacing aging reactors or moving away from nuclear power

• Building more coal plants

• Investing in space exploration

• Developing nuclear weapons

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