Nuclear Energy Quiz

What percentage of Canada's electricity is provided by nuclear energy as of 2023?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

What is the primary fuel used in nuclear reactors to generate electricity?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Uranium

What process in nuclear reactors leads to the release of heat energy?

• Combustion

• Fission

• Fusion

• Condensation

What type of water is used in the heavy water system of a nuclear reactor?

• Saltwater

• Freshwater

• Heavy water (D₂O)

• Soft water

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Oil

• Uranium

• Natural gases

What does the generator do in the process of generating electricity from biomass?

• It condenses steam into water

• It turns the shaft's mechanical energy into electricity

• It cools down the water

• It produces steam

What is the primary role of the cool water in the system described?

• To generate steam

• To turn the turbine

• To condense the steam back into water

• To release heat into the atmosphere

What is a key characteristic of uranium fuel used in nuclear reactors?

According to the text, what is biomass primarily composed of?

What is the most common type of biomass in Canada?