Nuclear Power Plants

Nuclear power plant uses ____ for fuel.

• steel

• coal

• uranium

• hydrogen

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Splitting a uranium atom is called - 

• fission
• fusion

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Uranium is found in 

• the sun
• hydrogen
• rocks in the ground
• xrays

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What is an advantage  of nuclear energy?

• radioactive waste
• no pollution
• we will never run out
• it is the safest way to make energy

This is an example of

• Nuclear Fission

• Nuclear Fusion

• No reaction

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Which subatomic particle is required to start a nuclear fission chain reaction?

• Electron

• Proton

• Neutron

• Atom

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A major scientific concern over nuclear energy is how to--

• store the waste products safely

• reduce the high levels of carbon dioxide emitted into the air

• deal with the large amounts of fossil fuels required

• prevent the depletion of the ozone layer

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What is the purpose of a Containment Structure in a Nuclear Power Plant?

• To control the power of a nuclear reactor

• To transfer heat from the primary reactor coolant to the secondary side

• To confine fission products in case of an accident

• To cool exhaust steam from a turbine

What is the purpose of a Steam Generator in a Nuclear Power Plant?

• To control the power of a nuclear reactor

• To transfer heat from the primary reactor coolant to the secondary side

• To confine fission products in case of an accident

• To produce steam for turbine generators

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What is the function of Turbines in a Nuclear Power Plant?

• To control the power of a nuclear reactor

• To transfer heat from the primary reactor coolant to the secondary side

• To spin turbine blades and produce electricity

• To cool exhaust steam from a turbine

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