Nuclear Eenergy

What was the initial public perception of nuclear power in the 1940s?

• Seen as too complex and risky

• Viewed as a source of unlimited cheap energy

• Only considered useful for military purposes

• Regarded as unfeasible for widespread use

Which type of nuclear reactor became popular due to the oil crisis in the 1970s?

• Gas-cooled reactor

• Heavy water reactor

• Breeder reactor

• Light water reactor

What is the primary function of water in a light water reactor?

• To initiate the nuclear reaction

• To control the energy of neutrons

• To cool down the reactor core

• To generate steam for turbines

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

What event in 1979 raised significant safety concerns about nuclear power?

• The Fukushima disaster

• The Three Mile Island accident

• The Hanford Site leak

• The Chernobyl disaster

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

As of the latest updates, what percentage of the world's energy demand is met by nuclear energy?

• About 5%

• About 10%

• About 20%

• About 15%