Understanding Nuclear Energy

The video explores the history and misconceptions of nuclear energy, highlighting its safety compared to fossil fuels. It discusses nuclear fission, cultural impacts, and major accidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima. The video emphasizes the importance of nuclear energy in achieving a zero carbon future, despite economic challenges. It also addresses nuclear waste management and the potential for innovation in the nuclear sector.

What scientific discovery in 1938 led to the development of nuclear power?

• Radioactive decay

• Nuclear fission

• Quantum entanglement

• Nuclear fusion

Which event in 1979 coincided with the release of a movie about a nuclear meltdown?

• Hiroshima bombing

• Fukushima disaster

• Three Mile Island incident

• Chernobyl disaster

How many people died as a direct result of the Chernobyl incident?

• 1000

• 500

• 100

• 51

What percentage of an average American's yearly radiation dose comes from nuclear power?

• 5%

• 0.5%

• 0.05%

• 0.005%

What is the primary function of a nuclear reactor's turbine?

• To enrich uranium

• To cool the reactor core

• To generate steam

• To rotate and generate electricity

What type of reactor is designed to prevent a nuclear chain reaction from running away?

• Fast breeder reactor

• Pebble bed reactor

• Boiling water reactor

• Pressurized water reactor

What percentage of the US's electricity is supplied by nuclear power plants?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Which country relies on nuclear energy for 70% of its electricity?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• China

• France

What is a major economic challenge of building nuclear power plants?

• Public opposition

• Scarcity of uranium

• High construction costs

• Lack of technology

What is a potential benefit of nuclear energy in the context of climate change?

• It is cheaper than fossil fuels

• It is the most popular energy source

• It produces no waste

• It can help achieve a zero-carbon future