Fission vs Fusion Quiz

In a science class, Ava and Benjamin are discussing how the sun produces energy. They learn that two small nuclei combine into a larger nucleus through a process. What is the name of this process?

• fission

• fusion

• alpha decay

• beta decay

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Olivia is learning about nuclear reactions in her science class. She comes across a process where a nucleus splits into smaller nuclei. What is this process called?

• fusion

• fission

• half-life

• gamma radiation

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Jackson, Evelyn, and Emma are discussing a nuclear process shown in a picture during their science class. What nuclear process is shown in the picture?

• alpha decay

• gamma emission

• fusion

• fission

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Michael, Elijah, and Anika are studying nuclear processes in their physics class. They come across a picture in their textbook. Which nuclear process is shown in the picture?

• alpha decay

• beta decay

• fusion

• fission

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Aria, Mia, and Arjun were discussing the disadvantages of nuclear energy produced through fission. They agreed that one major disadvantage is ___.

• it is a fossil fuel

• it leaves behind radioactive waste

• it emits large amounts of pollution into the atmosphere

• there are no disadvantages

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During a science class, Daniel and Benjamin were discussing nuclear fusion. Which of the following statements about nuclear fusion is true?

• It is easy to implement.

• It produces less energy than nuclear fission.

• It produces more energy than nuclear fission.

• It has the ability to occur easily in everyday life.

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Mason and Arjun are having a debate about nuclear bombs. Mason says that hydrogen bombs are created from a certain process. What process is Mason referring to?

• Fusion

• Fission

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During a science fair, Olivia and Arjun were discussing about atomic bombs. Olivia said that atomic bombs are created from fusion process, but Arjun disagreed and said it's from another process. Which process was Arjun referring to?

• Fusion

• Fission

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In a science class, Oliver and Nora were discussing about nuclear reactions. Oliver said that very high temperature and pressure is required for a certain nuclear process. Nora asked, 'Which process are you referring to, Oliver?'

• Fission

•  Fusion

• Radioactive Decay

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Michael, Sophia, and Noah are discussing about energy production in a science class. They are talking about nuclear fusion. Which of the following statements made by them is true about nuclear fusion?

• Michael says: 'It is easy to implement.'

• Sophia says: 'It produces less energy than nuclear fission.'

• Noah says: 'It produces more energy than nuclear fission.'

• Michael says: 'It has the ability to occur easily in everyday life.'

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