Nuclear Energy Test Review

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Where does fusion occur naturally?

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On the sun

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Where can you find the richest deposits of Uranium on Earth?

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Australia

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Which subatomic particle is required to start a nuclear fission chain reaction?

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Neutron

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What requires temperatures of millions of degrees?

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Fusion

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What controls the reaction within a nuclear reactor?

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Control Rods

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What is nuclear fission?

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The process of splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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The process of combining light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is a neutron?

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A subatomic particle with no charge found in the nucleus of an atom.

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

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To absorb neutrons and regulate the fission reaction.

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What is a moderator in a nuclear reactor?

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A substance that slows down neutrons to sustain the fission reaction.