Understanding Nuclear Energy and Waste Management

What is the primary concern with nuclear waste?

• It remains dangerous for centuries

• It is easy to dispose

• It is inexpensive

• It is highly efficient

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How long can one train car of nuclear fuel power a plant?

• One month

• One year

• One day

• One week

How does nuclear power compare to coal in terms of efficiency?

• Less efficient

• Equally efficient

• More efficient

• Not used for power

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What does the public initially think of nuclear power?

• Dangerous

• Expensive

• Promising

• Unreliable

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What is a major safety concern with nuclear power plants?

• They are too noisy

• They use too much water

• Risk of meltdowns

• They are too large

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What is the main function of cooling towers in a nuclear power plant?

• To store waste

• To heat up water

• To generate electricity

• To cool down steam

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What is the role of neutrons in a nuclear reactor?

• They initiate the chain reaction

• They are irrelevant

• They cool the reactor

• They generate waste

Approximately how much nuclear waste is produced in 60 years?

• Size of a large warehouse

• Size of a small car

• Size of a football field

• Size of a convenience store

What is the estimated safe containment time for current nuclear waste canisters?

• 100 years

• 5,000 years

• 1,000 years

• 10,000 years

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Why was Yucca Mountain considered as a nuclear waste repository?

• It is highly populated

• It is close to major cities

• It is very wet

• It has stable geological features

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