What makes nuclear power a good energy option?

What is the MAIN idea of the section “the risks of nuclear power”?

• One of the reactors at Chernobyl exploded

• Dangerous nuclear accidents have happened

• An earthquake and tidal wave caused a disaster at Fukushima

• In 1979, there was a partial meltdown at the there mile Island point

The main idea of the section “Better For the Environment Than Burning Coal” Is that nuclear power is safe for the environment. Which key detail from the section supports this main idea?

• Nuclear power does not release greenhouse gases

• Nuclear power is not renewable energy

• Many people support nuclear power

• The best bet for nuclear power is nuclear fusion

Read the selection from the introduction

“The steam spins a turbine. A turbine is a revolving machine that produces power”

What is the definition of “revolving” based on the context clues

• Becoming stronger

• Growing bigger

• Getting hotter

• Turning around

Read the selection from the section “How A Nuclear Reactor Works”

Inside a nuclear reactor, neutrons smash into atoms. This causes the atoms to split. The collision releases more neutrons

Which word could replace “collision” WITHOUT changing the meaning of the selection?f

• Impact

• Damage

• Motion

• Number

Read the selection from the introduction

“Every atom has a nucleus at its center. Nuclear power is created by splitting these atoms apart. This process is called nuclear fission”

What is the definition of “fission” based on the context clues

• to freeze

• to divide

• to combine

• to disappear

Why is nuclear power considered a non renewable energy source.

• It is expensive to run a Nuclear power plant

• It is bad for the environment

• It requires uranium, a limited resource and we will someday run out

• It can be dangerous

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the article

• Nuclear energy creates too much nuclear waste and there are many risks involved with it

• Nuclear energy is a good energy option because it does not release green house gasses, although there are some risks associated it

• Nuclear energy is responsible for 11% of the worlds electricity.

• Nuclear fuel is the fuel that is used in a reactor to help create a nuclear reaction