Quiz on Small Modular Reactors and Nuclear Power

What was the worst nuclear disaster before Fukushima?

• Chernobyl

• Fukushima

• Hinkley Point C

• Three Mile Island

What is the power output limit for small modular reactors (SMRs) as defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency?

• 1000MW

• 500MW

• 300MW

• 100MW

What is one of the main financial advantages of SMRs compared to full-sized reactors?

• Lower capital start-up costs

• Higher energy output

• More waste production

• Longer construction time

What is a significant safety feature of SMRs?

• High energy output

• Natural cooling mechanism

• Underground installation

• Large size

What is the expected increase in running costs for electricity from an SMR compared to a full-sized nuclear power station?

• 20% to 50%

• 15% to 70%

• 5% to 10%

• 30% to 80%

Which country is NOT mentioned as having SMRs in operation?

• China

• India

• Japan

• Russia

What is the capacity of the new nuclear power station being built at Hinkley Point C?

• 4,000MW

• 3,200MW

• 2,000MW

• 1,000MW

What is one of the goals of the UK government regarding nuclear technology?

• To stop all nuclear research

• To increase coal usage

• To reduce fossil fuel dependence

• To eliminate nuclear power

What is a potential drawback of SMRs mentioned in the text?

• Lower safety features

• Higher running costs

• Increased waste output

• Longer construction time

What is the purpose of the £250m investment mentioned in the text?

• To develop small modular reactors

• To increase fossil fuel production

• To build full-sized reactors

• To shut down existing nuclear plants