Comparing Risks of Coal and Nuclear Power

The video compares the risks of coal and nuclear power plants, focusing on mining safety, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollutants, ash generation, mercury release, and radioactive releases. It highlights that while both have risks, nuclear power is seen as more environmentally friendly due to better waste management. The presenter concludes with a personal opinion favoring nuclear power over coal.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Discussing renewable energy sources

• Explaining the benefits of solar power

• Analyzing the cost of wind energy

• Comparing the risks of coal and nuclear power plants

Which risk is common to both coal and nuclear power plants?

• Air pollutant generation

• Mine worker safety

• Ash generation

• Mercury release

What is a significant risk associated only with coal power plants?

• High-level waste generation

• Mine tailings

• Fission product release

• Air pollutant generation

Which of the following is a risk specific to coal power plants?

• Fission product release

• Mine tailings

• Ash generation

• High-level waste generation

What is released into the atmosphere when coal is burned?

• Mercury

• Thorium

• Uranium

• Carbon dioxide

Which element is associated with release from coal power plants?

• Plutonium

• Mercury

• Thorium

• Uranium

What type of waste is specifically generated by nuclear power plants?

• Air pollutants

• Mercury

• High-level waste

• Ash

Which type of power plant generates high-level radioactive waste?

• Coal

• Wind

• Solar

• Nuclear

What is a byproduct of fission reactions in nuclear power plants?

• Ash

• Air pollutants

• Mercury

• Fission products

According to the video, which power plant is considered better for the environment?

• Coal

• Nuclear

• Natural gas

• Oil