Uranium: It's One Cool Metal!

What is the weight of a small ball of uranium the same size as an 'OK' sign made with the thumb and forefinger?

• 2 kilograms

• 0.5 kilograms

• 1 kilogram

• 3 kilograms

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How much would a baseball made of uranium weigh?

• 2 kilograms

• 8 kilograms

• 4 kilograms

• 6 kilograms

What distinguishes uranium from other metals?

• It is highly reactive

• It is very dense

• It is very light

• It is a good conductor of electricity

Where do scientists believe the uranium mined in Northern Saskatchewan today came from?

• Meteorite impact

• Volcanic eruptions

• A large star explosion

• The Earth's core

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How common is uranium in the Earth's crust compared to silver and gold?

• 40 times more common than silver and 500 times more common than gold

• 500 times more common than silver and 5000 times more common than gold

• 10 times more common than silver and 100 times more common than gold

• 100 times more common than silver and 1000 times more common than gold

What percentage of the world's electricity is created using uranium in nuclear generators?

• 10%

• 16%

• 5%

• 20%

Who discovered uranium in 1789?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Martin Klaproth

• Marie Curie

What term did Marie Curie first use to describe uranium's properties?

• Conductive

• Radioactive

• Explosive

• Metallic

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What important use does uranium have in relation to food and crops?

• Preventing spoilage

• Enhancing taste

• Increasing shelf life

• Improving color

In addition to generating electricity, what other important use does uranium have?

• Space exploration

• Textile manufacturing

• Oil drilling

• Building construction