WorksheetsEnergy convection day
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. Nuclear power plants produce energy through
a) induced fission
b) induced fusion
c) beta decay
2. Uranium-235 splits when _______ hits its nucleus
a) a proton
b) a neutron
c) an electron
3. Uranium is a fairly common element on Earth, but it was originally formed
a) on the moon
b) in stars
c) on asteroids
4. Fission produces lots of energy because
a) Some of the subatomic particles disintegrate, releasing lots of energy.
b) The fission products and neutrons have more mass than the original atom.
c) The fission products and neutrons have less mass than the original atom
5. The ideal shape for the uranium-235 sample used in a nuclear reactor is
a) a sphere
b) a pyramid
c) a sheet
The main difference between a nuclear plant and an oil- or coal-fired plant is
a) the size of the generator
b) the shape of the generator
c) the fuel
7. To prevent overheating, control rods
a) move extra uranium out of the way
b) absorb excess neutrons
c) create a barrier between different parts of the fuel
8. What are some of the difficulties with nuclear power
a) dealing with spent fuel, which is toxic
b) transporting fuel to the power plant
c) both A and B
9. Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
Wind
Coal
Solar
Biomass
10. Petroleum and natural gas form from...
strong winds
cooled magma
radioactive materials
remains of plants and animals
