Nuclear Power

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Science
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12th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following statements about nuclear energy is true?
Nuclear energy cannot be contained nor controlled.
Nuclear energy is contained in nuclear bonds.
Nuclear energy is less efficient than other energy forms.
All of the above are true.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How is the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant used to provide power to buildings?
It is used directly to heat homes and offices.
It generates steam, which turns a turbine, powering a generator.
It generates steam, which is then condensed back to water. This process produces energy.
All of the above
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS3-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following practices that are needed to run a nuclear power plant has a negative impact on both air and water?
cooling of the power plant
mining of uranium
storage of radioactive waste
monitoring the reactor
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The use of nuclear energy can have both positive and negative consequences. Which of the following is a positive consequence of using nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy uses nonrenewable resources.
Nuclear energy produces little air pollution.
Uranium ore used for nuclear power plants must be mined and processed.
Nuclear energy has no environmental impact.
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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What happens to the heat that is produced from fission reactions that occur in nuclear power plants?
It is used to turn water into steam.
It is used to heat local buildings.
It is a waste product and is not used.
It is used to power nuclear fusion reactions.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
True or False: There are no negative consequences to using nuclear energy.
True
False
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS3-2
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is true of both nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
They both require a high energy input.
They both occur without byproducts.
They both have a high energy output.
They both involve large atoms breaking into smaller atoms.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
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