6.3 Nuclear Energy Quiz

What is the primary source of nuclear energy?

• Renewable resources

• Uranium ores

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

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What happens during nuclear fission in a reactor vessel?

• Atoms are combined to form larger atoms

• Neutrons are absorbed without any reaction

• The nucleus of a uranium atom is split

• Electrons are released into the atmosphere

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

• To increase the speed of the reaction

• To absorb excess neutrons and prevent meltdowns

• To generate electricity directly

• To cool down the reactor

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Which country produces the most nuclear energy overall?

• United States

• China

• France

• Germany

What is the function of cooling towers in steam-driven energy plants?

• To generate electricity

• To recycle water and cool it

• To heat the water further

• To store nuclear waste

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Which of the following is a pro of nuclear energy?

• Contributes to climate change

• Highest EI OER than any primary fuel

• Causes thermal pollution

• Leads to nuclear accidents

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What is a consequence of thermal pollution?

• Increases oxygen concentrations

• Improves tolerance for organisms

• Lowers oxygen concentrations

• Reduces stress and death

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Which nuclear accident occurred in Ukraine in 1986?

• Three Mile Island

• Fukushima

• Chernobyl

• Hiroshima

What is the radioactive lifetime of most nuclear waste?

• 100-500 years

• 1,000-10,000 years

• 50-100 years

• 10,000-50,000 years

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What is nuclear fusion?

• A reaction that breaks apart heavier nuclei

• A reaction that combines lighter nuclei

• A process that releases radioactive waste

• A method of storing nuclear waste

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