APES 6.6 - Nuclear Energy

The video covers nuclear energy, focusing on its use as an electricity source and its environmental effects. It explains nuclear fission, radioactivity, and the process of generating electricity using nuclear power. Safety measures in nuclear power plants are discussed, along with the environmental impacts of nuclear energy, including its non-renewable nature and lack of air pollutants during electricity generation. The video also highlights historical nuclear meltdowns and their consequences.

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

• Nuclear fusion

• Combustion

• Radioactive decay

• Nuclear fission

What is the term for the time it takes for half of a radioactive sample to decay?

• Decay period

• Half-life

• Radioactive duration

• Fission time

Which isotope is most commonly used in nuclear power generation?

• Plutonium-239

• Uranium-235

• Uranium-238

• Cobalt-60

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

• To cool the reactor

• To generate electricity

• To absorb excess neutrons

• To increase the reaction speed

Why is nuclear energy considered cleaner than fossil fuels?

• It releases no air pollutants during electricity generation

• It requires no mining

• It is renewable

• It produces no waste

What is a significant environmental concern associated with nuclear power?

• Deforestation

• Greenhouse gas emissions

• Air pollution

• Radioactive contamination

What was a major consequence of the Three Mile Island incident?

• Massive explosion

• No new nuclear plants built in the US

• Complete evacuation of the area

• Widespread cancer

What natural disaster contributed to the Fukushima meltdown?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake and tsunami

• Tornado

• Volcanic eruption

What is a potential effect of radioactive contamination on living organisms?

• Enhanced immunity

• Improved health

• Genetic mutations

• Increased growth rate

How did the Chernobyl disaster affect areas far from the explosion site?

• It improved air quality

• Radioactive particles were dispersed by the wind

• It had no effect

• It caused immediate evacuation