Nuclear Risks and Uses

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Chemistry
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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Charles Martinez
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20 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which risk is associated with using nuclear fission to produce energy in a power plant?
depletion of hydrocarbons
depletion of atmospheric oxygen
exposure of workers to radiation
exposure of workers to sulfur dioxide
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A serious risk factor associated with the operation of a nuclear power plant is the production of
acid rain
helium gas
greenhouse gases, such as CO2
radioisotopes with long half-lives
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a problem commonly associated with nuclear power facilities?
A small quantity of energy is produced.
Reaction products contribute to acid rain
It is impossible to control nuclear fission.
It is difficult to dispose of wastes.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
One benefit of nuclear fission reactions is
nuclear reactor meltdowns
storage of waste materials
biological exposure
production of energy
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which components of a fission reactor are used to slow neutrons during a fission reaction?
moderators
shields
coolants
control rods
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which substance can be used as both a coolant and a moderator in a nuclear reactor?
graphite
carbon dioxide
heavy water
helium
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main function of a coolant in a nuclear fission reactor is to
slow down the speed of the neutrons
absorb energy produced by the reaction
shield the wall of the reactor from radiation damage
adjust the number of neutrons available for reaction
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS3-4
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