How Dangerous is Nuclear Waste - Prager U Quiz

What is one of the main criticisms of nuclear power mentioned in the transcript?

• It is too expensive.

• It produces radioactive waste.

• It is not reliable.

• It requires too much water.

According to the New York Times, what is the U.S. facing in relation to nuclear power?

• A shortage of uranium.

• An abundance of radioactive waste.

• A lack of nuclear facilities.

• A decrease in energy demand.

What form does the real nuclear waste, or spent fuel, take?

• Liquid sludge.

• Hard ceramic pellets.

• Gaseous emissions.

• Soft foam.

How much spent fuel would be produced if all the electricity used in a lifetime came from nuclear power?

• One truckload.

• One soda can.

• One swimming pool.

• One warehouse.

What happens to the fuel rods after they have been used in the reactor?

• They are thrown away.

• They are reused immediately.

• They are placed in a water tank.

• They are burned in an incinerator.

How long does it take for the heat and radioactivity of spent fuel to decrease significantly?

• A few days.

• A few weeks.

• A few years.

• A few months.

What type of storage units are used for spent nuclear fuel?

• Wooden crates.

• Air-tight stainless-steel vaults.

• Plastic containers.

• Open pits.

What was the proposed underground storage facility mentioned in the transcript?

• Yucca Mountain.

• Nevada Power Plant.

• Grand Canyon.

• Hoover Dam.

What do some countries do with spent fuel that the U.S. does not?

• Store it indefinitely.

• Dispose of it in oceans.

• Reprocess it for reuse.

• Burn it for energy.

What is emphasized as necessary for America in relation to nuclear power?

• Building more coal plants.

• Abandoning all nuclear initiatives.

• Embracing clean energy from nuclear power.

• Stopping all energy production.