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Which process occurs in a fission nuclear reactor?

A
Nuclei combine.
B
Nuclei split apart.
C
Neutrons combine.
D
Neutrons split apart.
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The waste from which type of power plant produces the least amount of greenhouse gases?

A
a coal power plant
B
a gas power plant
C
a nuclear power plant
D
an oil power plant
3

Which statement describes the function of control rods?

A
They release neutrons during fission reactions.
B
They undergo nuclear fission reactions.
C
They control the rate of reactions.
D
They directly convert water to steam.
4

Which component within a nuclear reactor directs neutron bombardment?

A
turbine
B
generator
C
control rod
D
chain reaction
5

What property of radioactive nuclear waste makes it so difficult to dispose of responsibly?

A
It is extremely volatile.
B
It has a very long half-life.
C
It is extremely corrosive.
D
It emits carbon dioxide.
6

Which disadvantage of nuclear power use poses the greatest threat to the environment?

A
the emission of greenhouse gases
B
the proliferation of nuclear materials
C
the storage and management of radioactive wastes
D
the high cost of building facilities
7

A benefit of using nuclear energy could be the abundance of uranium in nature. Which human risk about mining is the most important to consider?

A
the use of a nonrenewable resource
B
the location of storage of the radioactive waste
C
the cost of setting up a uranium mine operation
D
the health hazards that are associated with uranium mining
8

Which energy transformation occurs in the core of a nuclear reactor?

A
nuclear energy mechanical energy
Option A
B
nuclear energy thermal energy
Option B
C
thermal energy nuclear energy
Option C
D
mechanical energy nuclear energy
Option D
9

Consider the following statistic.As of January 2009, the USA has produced 60,000 metric tons of nuclear waste in 60 years of operating 104 nuclear power plants.On average, how much waste is produced by each plant on a monthly basis?

A
0.8 tons per month
B
83.3 tons per month
C
104 tons per month
D
866.3 tons per month
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Which statement is true?

A
Nuclear power plants require more fuel than conventional power plants.
B
There is a short supply of high quality uranium.
C
Nuclear power plants are inefficient.
D
It is difficult to responsibly dispose of nuclear waste products.

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