What is one of the main advantages of nuclear power compared to conventional power plants?

Nuclear Power and Waste Management

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is safer than other power sources.
It requires less fuel to generate the same amount of energy.
It produces no waste.
It is cheaper to build.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant concern about nuclear power mentioned in the introduction?
High operational costs
Difficulty in obtaining uranium
Risk of meltdowns and terrorism
Limited fuel supply
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the public perception of nuclear power in the 1960s?
It was considered outdated and dangerous.
It was thought to be environmentally friendly.
It was seen as a limitless and safe energy source.
It was believed to be too expensive.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the cooling towers in a nuclear power plant?
To store nuclear waste
To cool down the reactor
To keep the steam going through the electrical generating cycle
To generate electricity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a nuclear chain reaction?
A method to cool down the reactor
A way to store nuclear waste
A process where uranium atoms split and release energy
A technique to generate steam
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for nuclear waste to become benign?
100,000 years
10,000 years
1,000 years
100 years
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is ionizing radiation?
Radiation that is harmless to humans
Radiation that can be easily contained with paper
Radiation that disrupts the cells of living things
Radiation that only affects non-living things
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