APES - Unit 2: Nuclear Energy

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What is the process called when atoms are split into smaller parts?

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Fission

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What is the primary fuel used in nuclear reactors?

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Uranium-235

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What is the term for the time it takes for half of a radioactive substance to decay?

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Half-life

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What is the best method for disposing of spent nuclear fuel according to most scientists?

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Bury it deep below the surface of the earth

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How is nuclear waste currently stored?

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In wet and dry storages at nuclear facilities

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What type of energy is produced from nuclear fission?

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Nuclear energy

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What is the main environmental concern associated with nuclear energy?

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Radioactive waste

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What is the main advantage of nuclear energy compared to fossil fuels?

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Lower greenhouse gas emissions

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What is a common method of shielding against radiation in nuclear facilities?

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Lead or concrete barriers

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What is the term for the process of combining light atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei?

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Fusion