Nuclear Energy Concepts and Challenges

What is the primary process used in nuclear energy to generate electricity?

• Photosynthesis

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Combustion

Who is credited with the famous equation that relates mass and energy?

• Niels Bohr

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What significant event took place on December 2nd, 1942, at the University of Chicago?

• Discovery of uranium

• First self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction

• First nuclear bomb test

• First nuclear power plant

Which of the following is a major advantage of nuclear power plants?

• High greenhouse gas emissions

• Minimal fuel requirement

• Unstable power supply

• High reliance on imported fuels

What is a significant challenge associated with nuclear power?

• Radioactive waste management

• No risk of accidents

• Unlimited fuel supply

• No environmental impact

What is the role of control rods in a nuclear reactor?

• Cool down the reactor

• Absorb neutrons to control the reaction

• Generate electricity directly

• Increase the reaction rate

What element is commonly used in nuclear fission reactions?

• Helium

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Uranium

What process powers the sun and is considered for future energy on Earth?

• Nuclear fission

• Geothermal energy

• Nuclear fusion

• Combustion

What is a major challenge in achieving nuclear fusion on Earth?

• High greenhouse gas emissions

• Achieving net energy gain

• Lack of fuel

• Excessive waste production

What is a potential benefit of nuclear fusion over fission?

• Less energy output

• More radioactive waste

• Inexhaustible fuel supply

• Higher greenhouse gas emissions