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WorksheetsNuclear Energy
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What are the two major forces involved with nuclear energy?
Fission and Fusion
Alpha and Beta particles
Gamma and Fission
Radioactivity and Alpha Decay
_________ is the splitting of a heavy, unstable nucleus into two lighter nuclei.
Energy
Fission
Fusion
Nuclear Power
_______ occurs when two atoms slam together to form a heavier atom.
Energy
Fusion
Fission
Nuclear Power
(a) is the fuel most widely used to produce nuclear energy.
Uranium is found in _______
the sun
the fridge
rocks in the ground
xrays
the air
Choose THREE benefits of using nuclear power
no CO2 emitted to the atmosphere to cause global warming
no fossil fuels are burned
there is no waste with nuclear power
it provides a large amount of electricity
they are cheap to build and to run
TRUE OR FALSE:
Nuclear energy is a non-renewable energy.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE?
We are not able to produce energy with fusion reactions yet.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE:
Nuclear energy contributes to air pollution.
TRUE
FALSE
Overall, are you FOR or AGAINST the use of Nuclear Energy?
FOR
AGAINST
