There's Much to Learn about Uranium

What is the source ore of uranium?

• Coal

• Pitchblende

• Gold

• Silver

In which countries is pitchblende mined?

• Japan, South Korea, Vietnam

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

• Canada, Australia, Kazakhstan

• Germany, France, Spain

What is the color of pitchblende?

• Blue

• White

• Red

• Black

What is the chemical form of pitchblende that can make it yellow or green in color?

• Uranium chloride

• Uranium nitrate

• Uranium oxide

• Uranium sulfate

What is the primary use of uranium in airplanes?

• Construction material

• Fuel

• Counterweight

• Electrical conductor

What is the primary use of uranium in strengthening steel?

• Fuel

• Counterweight

• Construction material

• Electrical conductor

What is the color produced in glass when uranium oxide is added?

• Yellow to greenish

• Purple

• Blue

• Red

Where was ancient glass colored with uranium discovered?

• Naples, Italy

• Cairo, Egypt

• Athens, Greece

• Rome, Italy

How long have people been using uranium to color glass?

• 1500 years

• 1000 years

• 500 years

• 2000 years

How much energy can one 7-gram pellet of uranium generate?

• 1 barrel of oil

• 4 barrels of oil

• 2 barrels of oil

• 3.5 barrels of oil