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Nuclear energy and Earth's magnetic field

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A ________ is a device that has a magnet on a needle that spins freely. It is used for navigation because its needle usually points north.

a)

calculator

b)

ruler

c)

compass

d)

map

2.

The area of magnetic force around a magnet is known as its _____________.

a)

magnetic field

b)

magnetic declination

c)

magnetic fan lines

d)

magnetic tan lines

3.
Earth's magnetic poles are in the same place as the geographic poles.
a)
True
b)
False
4.

Geographic North and magnetic North are...

a)

opposite.

b)

the same.

c)

not related.

d)

90 degrees to each other.

5.

What is the main purpose of Earths magnetosphere (magnetic field)?

a)

To protect Earth from radiation from solar winds.

b)

To help keep the Earth rotating.

c)

It creates gravity.

d)

So that we know what direction we are going when using a magnet.

6.

The South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA) is an irregular "dent" in the Earth's magnetic field. Why is it important for scientists to track this anomaly?

a)

Satellites that revolve in lower Earth orbit can be damaged by radiation let in by the dent

b)

The dent can let in radiation that can damage people and animals

c)

The dent can cause massive storms due to the increase in radiation

d)

Radiation let in by the dent can interfere with navigation equipment that uses magnets

7.

What type of nuclear energy is depicted in the Image?

a)

Nuclear Fusion

b)

Nuclear Fission

c)

Nuclear Fracture

d)

Nuclear Fire

8.

What type of nuclear energy is depicted in the Image?

a)

Nuclear Fusion

b)

Nuclear Fission

c)

Nuclear Fracture

d)

Nuclear Fire

9.

Which of the following element(s) could be used as a fuel source for nuclear fission?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Uranium

c)

Plutonium

d)

Coal and Oil

e)

Sunlight

10.

Which of the following element(s) could be used as a fuel source for nuclear fusion?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Uranium

c)

Plutonium

d)

Coal and Oil

e)

Sunlight

11.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using nuclear fusion?

a)

Radioactive waste

b)

Possibility of nuclear meltdown

c)

Nuclear Weapon proliferation

d)

Limited by modern technology

12.

What type of nuclear energy do modern powerplants use?

a)

Fusion

b)

Coal and gas

c)

Fission

d)

Fusion or fission

13.
Where does fusion occur naturally?
a)
Underwater
b)
All around us
c)
In the radioactive waste
d)
On the sun
14.

Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear fission?

a)

no radioactive waste

b)

no air pollution

c)

Infinite energy

d)

it is very safe

15.

Nuclear energy is stored in the ___ of an atom.

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron cloud

d)

nucleus