What Happened to Nuclear Power?

What Happened to Nuclear Power?

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Interactive Video

Biology, Social Studies, Engineering, Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the role of nuclear energy in combating climate change, highlighting its historical significance as a major carbon-free energy source. Despite its safety record, nuclear energy is declining due to economic factors, safety concerns, and environmental impacts. The video explores the challenges of replacing nuclear with other energy sources, the economic and environmental issues surrounding nuclear power, and the potential for future innovations. It concludes by questioning whether global temperature control is feasible without nuclear energy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the world's power is generated by nuclear energy?

20%

11%

5%

25%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event led to a significant decline in nuclear power usage in countries like Germany and Japan?

Chernobyl disaster

Three-Mile Island incident

Fukushima meltdown

Diablo Canyon closure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do some environmental organizations oppose nuclear energy?

Lack of government support

Risk of nuclear proliferation and waste

Limited availability of uranium

High cost of construction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge for new nuclear technologies?

Public fear and strict regulations

High cost of natural gas

Limited research funding

Lack of innovation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which renewable energy source is closest to nuclear in terms of large-scale carbon-free power generation?

Wind

Geothermal

Solar

Hydropower

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