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ch9 4

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the source of energy for nuclear power plants is

a)

nuclear fusion

b)

nuclear fission

c)

nuclear combustion

d)

breader reactions

e)

hydrogen fission

2.

spent fuel rods must be stored safely for

a)

6 months to 1 year

b)

50 to 100 years

c)

1000 to 10000 years

d)

10000 to 240000 years

e)

forever

3.

the source of energy for nuclear power involves

a)

nuclei splitting apart into lighter nuclei when struck by neutrons

b)

isotopes combining into higher mass number nuclei

c)

delta and iota particles

d)

combustion of methane and carbon dioxide at the same time

e)

the capture of photosyenthetic energy produced my high mass number isotopes

4.

some prime examples of the harmful effects of exposure to nuclear radiation and waste include

a)

paralysis ,hair loss, and genetic defects

b)

eye cataracts , broken bones, and cancers

c)

genetic defects , hair loss, and paralysis

d)

miscarriages , paralysis , and eye cataracys

e)

cancers ,miscarriages , and genetic defects

5.

light -water reactors

a)

move control rods in and out of the reactor core to absorb neutrons

b)

use a heating fluid to raise the temperature of the reactor

c)

release radioactivity into the atmosphere to prevent explosions

d)

produce and mine uranium to make fuel

e)

store the spent radioactive wastes safely

6.

what nuclear power disaster in 2011 renewed the debate on nuclear power and safety ?

a)

three mile island

b)

chernobyl

c)

fukushima

d)

kyoto

e)

tokyo

7.

the 2011 nuclear power accident in japan

a)

was a result of global warning

b)

increased the public confidence in nuclear power safety and regulations

c)

exposed several design flaws and a failure to develop worst-case scenario

d)

will not lead to increased cancers due to the quick and efficient clean up response

e)

is no longer leaking nuclear waste into the ocean

8.

almost all the energy we use comes either directly or indrectly from the sun

a)

true

b)

false

9.

most of the energy used worldwide comes from renewable energy resources

a)

true

b)

false

10.

The United States is a member of the organization of petroleum exporting countries (OPEC)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

the USA can meet it's growing oil needs by exploring and tapping domestic supplies in federal lands and coastal waters

a)

true

b)

false

12.

reliance on conventional oil leaves a country vulnerable to international supply interruptions

a)

true

b)

false

13.

canada has a large , but controversial , source of oil in tar sands

a)

true

b)

false