WorksheetsPros and Cons of Nuclear energy
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 16mins
What does "PRO" mean?
an advantage
a disadvantage
What does "CON" mean?
an advantage
a disadvantage
What is a PRO about nuclear energy?
It does not cause air pollution.
It is very safe and stable.
What is a PRO about nuclear energy?
The amount of energy produced far excess what is produced using fossil fuels.
It is very safe and stable
Both of these are true
Which statement is true?
Both fossil fuels and nuclear energy do not generate hazardous waste
More carbon dioxide will be generated by fossil fuels than by nuclear energy.
Nuclear power plants are safer to work than coal fired plants
What is a CON about nuclear energy?
It causes global warming
It generates hazardous waste that can get people sick
Both of these are true
Which of the following is a CON about nuclear energy?
It may cause hazardous accidents
It enables some countries to make atomic weapons
Both of these are true
What is the economic disadvantage of nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy will not be influenced by the fluctuating prices of fossil fuels.
They are very expensive to build and maintain.
