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TY Sem VI Internal 2

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Nuclear power uses ____ for fuel.
a)
steel
b)
coal
c)
uranium
d)
hydrogen
2.
Splitting a uranium atom is called - 
a)
fission
b)
fusion
3.
Energy is stored in the ___ of an atom.
a)
proton
b)
neutron
c)
electron cloud
d)
nucleus
4.
Uranium is found in 
a)
the sun
b)
hydrogen
c)
rocks in the ground
d)
xrays
5.
All of the following are problems of nuclear energy except ---
a)
storage of radioactive fuel
b)
pollution
c)
security concerns
d)
natural disasters (tsunamis, earthquakes, etc.)
6.
Uranium pellets are an example of ___ energy.
a)
chemical
b)
mechanical
c)
electrical
d)
radiant
7.
Takes two small nuclei and combines them into a larger nucleus
a)
fission
b)
fusion
8.
The splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei is
a)
fusion
b)
fission
c)
half-life
d)
gamma radiation
9.
Where does fusion occur naturally?
a)
Underwater
b)
All around us
c)
In the radioactive waste
d)
On the sun
10.
This is an example of...
a)
Fission  reaction
b)
Fusion reaction
c)
Decomposition reaction
d)
Combustion
11.

This is an example of

a)

Nuclear Fission

b)

Nuclear Fusion

c)

No reaction

12.

Reaction involving the nucleus

a)

Electron

b)

Nuclear Reaction

c)

Potential Energy

d)

Kinetic Energy

13.

Which subatomic particle is required to start a nuclear fission chain reaction?

a)

Electron

b)

Proton

c)

Neutron

d)

Atom

14.

A major scientific concern over nuclear energy is how to--

a)

store the waste products safely

b)

reduce the high levels of carbon dioxide emitted into the air

c)

deal with the large amounts of fossil fuels required

d)

prevent the depletion of the ozone layer

15.

Choose THREE benefits of using nuclear power

a)

no CO2 emitted to the atmosphere to cause global warming

b)

no fossil fuels are burned

c)

there is no waste with nuclear power

d)

it provides a large amount of electricity

e)

the waste stays radioactive for thousands of years

16.

What does this picture show about nuclear power?

a)

it shows that nuclear waste is dangerous

b)

it shows that nuclear power provides a lot of electricity

c)

it shows that nuclear power happens in a reactor

d)

it shows that we have to dig uranium out of the ground

17.
Which of the following is true about fusion?
a)
Fusion happens in atomic bombs
b)
Fusion produces radioactive waste
c)
Fusion happens on the sun and stars
d)
Fusion happens at nuclear power plants
18.
Why should people get involved in the nuclear energy debate?
a)
Nuclear energy effects generations to come
b)
Nuclear energy has more positive aspects than negatives
c)
Nuclear energy's radioactive waste is such a huge problem
d)
Congress needs something to do for public policy
19.
What is a beneficial aspect of nuclear fission?
a)
The ability to absorb energy
b)
The ability to release tremendous amounts of energy
c)
The ability to produce more energy than nuclear fusion
d)
There are no beneficial aspects of nuclear fission
20.
An example of an uncontrolled fission reaction is _______________
a)
Nuclear power plants
b)
Radio active decay
c)
Atomic Bomb
d)
On the surface of the sun
21.
Which of these statements correctly describes how the chain reaction occurs in nuclear fission.
a)
Uranium releases electrons to create   electricity
b)
When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the electrons 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, and cause them to split
d)
 Protons and neutrons change to electrons because the nuclei are so big
22.
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
23.

True or False? A small amount of matter can produce a large amount of energy in nuclear reaction

a)

True

b)

False

24.

True or False? Radioactive nuclear waste is a negative aspect of nuclear fission.

a)

True

b)

False

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