Nuclear Energy Pros and Cons

What does "PRO" mean?

• an advantage

• a disadvantage

What does "CON" mean?

• an advantage

• a disadvantage

What is a PRO about nuclear energy?

• It does not cause air pollution.

• It is very safe and stable.

What is a PRO about nuclear energy?

• The amount of energy produced far excess what is produced using fossil fuels.

• It is very safe and stable

• Both of these are true

What is a CON about nuclear energy?

• It causes global warming

• It generates hazardous waste that can get people sick

• Both of these are true

Which of the following is a CON about nuclear energy?

• It may cause hazardous accidents

• It enables some countries to make atomic weapons

• Both of these are true

Which statement is true?

• Both fossil fuels and nuclear energy do not generate hazardous waste

• More carbon dioxide will be generated by fossil fuels than by nuclear energy.

• Nuclear power plants are safer to work than coal fired plants

What is the economic disadvantage of nuclear energy?

• Nuclear energy will not be influenced by the fluctuating prices of fossil fuels.

• They are very expensive to build and maintain.