Nuclear Energy

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Nuclear Power uses ____________ to create energy

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Uranium

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The process that typically creates the energy in a nuclear power plant. It's reaction is called ___________________.

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Fission

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What is being shown by the symbols on the map?

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The location of nuclear reactors in Virginia

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Which nuclear accident was caused by human error?

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Chernobyl

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What is the primary element used in nuclear reactors to sustain a chain reaction?

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Uranium

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What is nuclear fission?

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A nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing a large amount of energy.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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A nuclear reaction in which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is a nuclear reactor?

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A device used to initiate and control a sustained nuclear chain reaction.

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What is radioactive decay?

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The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

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What are cooling towers used for in nuclear power plants?

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To dissipate heat from the reactor and condense steam back into water.