Japan's Nuclear Power Plant Restart Quiz

When did the No. 2 reactor at the Onagawa nuclear power plant resume operations?

• November 1st

• December 5th

• September 15th

• October 29th

What natural disaster impacted the Fukushima plant in 2011?

• Flooding

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake and tsunami

• Tornado

Which company operates the No. 2 reactor at the Onagawa nuclear power plant?

• Kansai Electric Power Company

• Chubu Electric Power Company

• Tohoku Electric Power Company

• Tokyo Electric Power Company

What is expected to begin in early November at the Onagawa nuclear power plant?

• Power generation

• Construction of a new reactor

• Safety inspections

• Decommissioning

Who emphasized the role of nuclear energy in Japan's decarbonization strategy?

• Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi

• Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

• Minister of Energy

• Tohoku Electric CEO

What does Yoshimasa Hayashi say nuclear energy is important for?

• Agricultural expansion

• Space exploration

• Tourism development

• Decarbonization and economic growth

What type of energy source does Yoshimasa Hayashi mention alongside nuclear energy?

• Fossil fuels

• Coal

• Renewables

• Natural gas

What did the reactor undergo before its restart?

• A financial audit

• A modernization process

• A complete shutdown

• An extensive safety overhaul