Which of these is true about nuclear power?A.Nuclear fuel has a lower energy density than fossil fuels.B.The neutrons released from the reactions are used to do work.C.Nuclear power is location specific.D.Extracting energy from nuclear fuels is more expensive than extracting energy from fossil fuels.

Which of the following statements regarding nuclear energy is true?Multiple ChoiceIn a nuclear power plant, electricity is collected directly from electrons splitting off from fuel atoms.Nearly all nuclear power plants worldwide are built far from water sources to prevent contamination.Decommissioning a nuclear power plant costs up to ten times as much as building it.The Pressurized Water Reactor and the Boiling Water Reactor are essentially the two main designs for a nuclear power plant.In a nuclear power plant, electricity is collected directly from the combination of electrons.

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of using more nuclear energy?A.Fuel is easy to move, so there is less pollution from shippingB.More air pollutionC.Proper control can ensure safe handlingD.Cost of fuel is very low

Which statement BEST explains why nuclear energy might be a preferred energy source over coal if uranium is considered a nonrenewable resource?A Mining uranium is associated with low hazards.B Uranium produces nuclear waste while coal does not.C Uranium produces higher carbon dioxide emissions.D A small amount of uranium produces a larger amount of energy.

Which of these is a reason why nuclear power is important?A.Wind technology is being utilized in places where there is a lot of wind.B.Fossil fuels will run out soon.C.Solar technology provides an endless source of power.D.Solar and wind technologies are both types of "green" energy.

Select two statements that are true for the power plants that you've looked at in this lesson.They can use fossil or nuclear fuels as the primary energy resource They use heat to create steam which turns turbines They can use coal or natural gas as the primary energy resource, but not nuclear fuelThe electricity comes directly from radioactive fuel rods