Nuclear Energy

Question 1

Which statement best describes control rods?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: They are inert.

Question 2

Question 2

Revolt · Accepted Answer

: mass; : steam

Question 3

Fill in the blanks with the terms that complete the sentences about nuclear power plants. Without a critical of fissionable material, a nuclear reaction cannot be sustained.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

: PENDING; : steam

Question 4

Which statement(s) correctly describe the fissionable material used in a nuclear power plant?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: unstable isotopes; C: source of thermal energy; D: poses health problems

Question 5

A nuclear power technician determines that the fission rates need to be increased. Which of these tasks will the technician most likely carry out?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: raising control rods from the reactor

Question 6

Which statement would be a valid argument in favor of using nuclear power?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: Nuclear power does not contribute greenhouse gases.

Question 7

Describe three risks or disadvantages of nuclear power.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Three risks or disadvantages of nuclear power include the production of radioactive waste that requires secure long-term storage, the possibility of catastrophic meltdowns caused by human error or natural disasters, and the environmental damage resulting from the mining of non-renewable nuclear fuels like uranium.

Question 8

Did your answer include any of the following?Fuel for nuclear power plants is a radiation hazard to miners and other nuclear power workers.Nuclear waste requires long-term storage.Mining nuclear fuels can damage the environment.Human error at plants can lead to meltdowns, which endanger the environment and human health.Natural disasters can lead to radiation leaks.Though currently abundant, nuclear fuels are nonrenewable resources.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The turbine is powered by .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

steam

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