Small Modular Reactors Explained - Nuclear Power's Future? Quiz

What is the main focus of the text?

• The benefits of wind energy

• The history of solar power

• Renewable energy sources

• Nuclear energy and its challenges

What is the main advantage of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)?

• They are more expensive than traditional nuclear reactors

• They can be built more quickly and safely in factories

• They produce more radioactive waste

• They rely heavily on external power systems

What is the average cost of natural gas generators installed in 2018?

• $837/kW

• $2000/kW

• $500/kW

• $1000/kW

What is the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for nuclear power in 2019?

• $40/MWh

• $117/MWh

• $200/MWh

• $300/MWh

What is the main concern regarding the approval process of NuScale's SMR design?

• Potential design changes

• Licensing and certification

• Increased security

• Economies of scale

What is the main issue pointed out by critics of nuclear power?

• Inability to produce enough energy

• Lack of safety measures in nuclear power plants

• High cost of nuclear power

• Unresolved problem of what to do with long-lived radioactive waste

What is the main advantage of SMRs in terms of refueling?

• They have a refueling cycle of 10 years

• They require refueling every 6 months

• They require no refueling in their operating lifetime

• They have a refueling cycle of 5 years

What is the main concern regarding the safety of traditional nuclear power plants?

• They rely on passive safety systems

• They have a long refueling cycle

• They are complex and rely on external power systems

• They are cheaper than SMRs

What is the main advantage of SMRs in terms of construction?

• They have a larger footprint than traditional reactors

• They can be manufactured in factories with standardized designs

• They can be built on-site with unique designs

• They take longer to build than traditional nuclear reactors

What is the main concern regarding the unresolved problem of long-lived radioactive waste?

• The waste is not actually radioactive

• The waste can be easily disposed of

• The cost of storing the waste is too high

• No country has proposed a permanent solution for how to safely store this type of waste