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Production of nuclear energy

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does a nuclear reactor produce energy?

a)

Atoms, such as uranium, undergo fusion in a reactor. This

generates heat which turns water to steam in a turbine

which generates electricity.

b)

Atoms, such as uranium, undergo fission in a reactor. This

generates heat which turns water to steam in a turbine

which generates electricity.

c)

Atoms, such as uranium, burn in a reactor. This generates

heat which turns water to steam in a turbine which

generates electricity.

d)

We do not currently have the technology to harness nuclear

reactions to generate electricity.

2.

Scientists have continuously been searching for ways to create a system for energy production through fusion reactions but have been unsuccessful. Which of the following explains why it is still not a practical source of power?

a)

Fusion can create a huge amount of energy with very little

fuel.

b)

Fusion radioactive byproducts have a shorter half-life than

fission byproducts.

c)

Fusion requires a large amount of energy to force atoms to

initially fuse together.

d)

Fusion reactions have virtually little to no risk of nuclear

accidents.

3.

What is nuclear fission reaction?

a)

The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom.

b)

The process of combining nuclei to form a larger nucleus.

c)

The process of changing the physical arrangement of

particles.

d)

The process of combining atoms together into a molecule.

4.

What is nuclear fusion reaction?

a)

The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom.

b)

The process of combining nuclei to form a larger nucleus.

c)

The process of changing the physical arrangement of

particles.

d)

The process of combining atoms together into a molecule.

5.
This is an example of...
a)
Fission  reaction
b)
Fusion reaction
c)
Decomposition reaction
d)
Decay
6.
Where does fusion occur naturally?
a)
Underwater
b)
All around us
c)
In the radioactive waste
d)
On the sun
7.
Which atoms combine together during fusion reaction on the sun?
a)
Helium and Hydrogen atoms
b)
Hydrogen atoms
c)
Hydrogen and Lithium atoms
d)
Hydrogen and Carbon atoms
8.
Do all stars make energy through fusion?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Just our sun
d)
Only large stars
9.
Very high temperature and pressure is required for:
a)
Fission
b)
 Fusion
c)
Radioactive Decay
10.
One disadvantage of nuclear energy is ___.
a)
it is a fossil fuel
b)
it leaves behind radioactive waste
c)
it emits large amounts of pollution into the atmosphere
d)
there are no disadvantages
11.
How do nuclear power-plants work?
a)
Fusion
b)
Half-life
c)
Fission
d)
Fusion or fission
12.
What is a chain reaction?
a)
When electrons travel are emitted causing electricity
b)
When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the protons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split
c)
When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the neutrons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split
d)
When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the electrons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split
13.
Nuclear Power's source comes from _________________.
a)
Uranium or Plutonium
b)
Coal
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Oil and/or Coal
14.
What product does a nuclear power plant produce for its customers?
a)
electricity
b)
a turbine
c)
hot water
d)
steam
15.
Which is a benefit of using nuclear power?
a)
Makes us less reliant on fossil fuels
b)
Exposes workers to hazards in nuclear facilities
c)
Generates radioactive nuclear waste
d)
Causes thermal pollution to water systems
16.

What makes the turbine in the nuclear power station rotating?

a)

Cold water

b)

Heat energy

c)

Steam

d)

Light

17.

Choose the correct energy change in generating electricity from nuclear energy

a)

heat energy - nuclear energy - kinetic energy - electrical energy

b)

nuclear energy - heat energy - kinetic energy - electrical energy

c)

nuclear energy - heat energy - kinetic energy - potential energy - electrical energy

d)

nuclear energy - light energy - electrical energy