Pros and Cons of Nuclear energy

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What is a con about nuclear energy?

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It generates hazardous waste that can get people sick.

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What does 'PRO' mean?

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An advantage.

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What was the name of the city impacted by a nuclear meltdown disaster?

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Chernobyl.

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Which of the following is NOT a problem of nuclear energy?

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Air pollution.

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Chernobyl, Three Mile Island, and Fukushima were all places where:

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Nuclear accidents occurred.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Energy released during nuclear fission or fusion.

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What is nuclear fission?

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The process of splitting an atomic nucleus to release energy.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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The process of combining two atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What are radioactive waste materials?

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Byproducts of nuclear reactions that emit radiation and can be hazardous.

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What is a major advantage of nuclear energy?

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It produces a large amount of energy with low greenhouse gas emissions.