NUCLEAR ENERGY QUIZ| SET OF QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which component within a nuclear reactor directs neutron bombardment?
control rod
Which statement describes the use of control rods?
Control rods are lowered into the reactor to slow down the reaction by absorbing neutrons.
Chain Reaction
Which statement is true?
Nuclear power plants require more fuel than conventional power plants.
There is a short supply of high quality uranium.
Nuclear power is a nonrenewable energy source.
It is difficult to responsibly dispose of nuclear waste products.
It is difficult to responsibly dispose of nuclear waste products.
Which statement about the waste materials from nuclear power plants is true?
The waste emits harmful radiation for a long time.
Which disadvantage of nuclear power use poses the greatest threat to the environment?
the storage and management of radioactive wastes
A benefit of using nuclear energy could be the abundance of uranium in nature. Which human
risk about mining is the most important to consider?
the health hazards that are associated with uranium mining
The waste from which type of power plant produces the least amount of greenhouse gases?
a nuclear power plant
What property of radioactive nuclear waste makes it so difficult to dispose of responsibly?
It has a very long half-life.
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which component within a nuclear reactor directs neutron bombardment?
control rod
Which statement describes the use of control rods?
Control rods are lowered into the reactor to slow down the reaction by absorbing neutrons.
Chain Reaction
Which statement is true?
Nuclear power plants require more fuel than conventional power plants.
There is a short supply of high quality uranium.
Nuclear power is a nonrenewable energy source.
It is difficult to responsibly dispose of nuclear waste products.
It is difficult to responsibly dispose of nuclear waste products.
Which statement about the waste materials from nuclear power plants is true?
The waste emits harmful radiation for a long time.
Which disadvantage of nuclear power use poses the greatest threat to the environment?
the storage and management of radioactive wastes
A benefit of using nuclear energy could be the abundance of uranium in nature. Which human
risk about mining is the most important to consider?
the health hazards that are associated with uranium mining
The waste from which type of power plant produces the least amount of greenhouse gases?
a nuclear power plant
What property of radioactive nuclear waste makes it so difficult to dispose of responsibly?
It has a very long half-life.
