What is the primary process used in nuclear power to generate energy?

Nuclear Energy and Safety Concerns

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Nuclear fusion
Combustion
Radioactive decay
Nuclear fission
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the term for the time it takes for half of a radioactive sample to decay?
Decay period
Half-life
Radioactive duration
Fission time
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which isotope is most commonly used in nuclear power generation?
Plutonium-239
Uranium-235
Uranium-238
Cobalt-60
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of control rods in a nuclear reactor?
To cool the reactor
To generate electricity
To absorb excess neutrons
To increase the reaction speed
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is nuclear energy considered cleaner than fossil fuels?
It releases no air pollutants during electricity generation
It requires no mining
It is renewable
It produces no waste
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant environmental concern associated with nuclear power?
Deforestation
Greenhouse gas emissions
Air pollution
Radioactive contamination
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major consequence of the Three Mile Island incident?
Massive explosion
No new nuclear plants built in the US
Complete evacuation of the area
Widespread cancer
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