6.1-Nonrenewable Energy Resources - 3

What type of energy resource is nuclear energy considered?

• Renewable

• Alternative

• Nonrenewable

• Inexhaustible

Approximately how much of the electricity in the United States is provided by nuclear energy?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

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What is nuclear fission?

• Combining two atomic nuclei

• The release of energy from the sun

• The splitting of an atom's nucleus into two nuclei

• The fusion of elements in a reactor

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What is the primary fuel used for nuclear fission inside a nuclear reactor?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Uranium

• Solar panels

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What type of element is uranium, which is used in nuclear reactors?

• Light metal

• Heavy metal

• Noble gas

• Alkaline metal

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Where did the uranium found on Earth originate from?

• Asteroid impacts

• Fusion reactions

• The original cloud of dust and gas from which our solar system formed

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In which part of the Earth is uranium commonly found?

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Crust

• Inner core

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What problem has arisen due to the uneven distribution of fossil fuel resources?

• Economic instability

• Technological advancements

• Political problems

• Environmental conservation efforts

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In what year did Iraq invade Kuwait due to a disagreement over shared oil use?

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

• 2010

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