nuclear energy graded assignment

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What is the primary fuel used in nuclear fission reactors?

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Uranium

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Fission reactions are used to create electricity at our nuclear power plants. True or False?

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True

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What is the process of splitting a uranium atom called?

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Fission

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What is an advantage of nuclear energy?

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No air pollution

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What is the primary byproduct of nuclear fission?

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Radioactive waste

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What is nuclear fission?

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A nuclear reaction where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing energy.

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What is the difference between fission and fusion?

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Fission is the splitting of an atom, while fusion is the combining of two atoms.

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What is a disadvantage of nuclear energy?

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Radioactive waste disposal

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What safety measures are taken in nuclear power plants?

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Containment structures, cooling systems, and emergency protocols.

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What is a nuclear reactor?

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A device used to initiate and control a sustained nuclear chain reaction.