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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe process of combining two hydrogen nuclei into a helium atom with the release of tremendous quantities of energy is called ___.nuclear fusioncombustionradioactivitynuclear fission
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe process of joining two atoms' nuclei and releasing an enormous amount of energy is called ___.nuclear fusionnuclear fissionnuclear isotopenuclear meltdown
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich process do hydrogen atoms use to make the Sun's energy?nuclear fusionnuclear fissionnuclear isotopenuclear meltdown
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich process do hydrogen atoms use to make the Sun's energy?nuclear fusionnuclear fissionnuclear isotopenuclear meltdown
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich process is used by nuclear power plants to produce energy?Nuclear fissionNuclear fusionNuclear isotopeNuclear meltdown
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe nuclear reaction used in nuclear power generating plants can be dangerous. This is because the byproducts are __.very hotacidicmostly poisonous gashighly radioactive
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the process of splitting atoms to release usable stored energy?nuclear fusionnuclear fissioncombustionradiation
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement describes nuclear fission?The nucleus of a large atom is split by a neutron into smaller nuclei and energy is released.A neutron combines with the nucleus of a large atom and releases energy.The nuclei from two elements are forced together under high temperature and pressure to release energy.The nucleus of a reactive element combines with another nucleus to release energy.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe sun produces energy through nuclear fusion. This means that what process occurs inside the sun?collision and joining of atomscooling of atomsstabilization of atomssplitting of atoms
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich element can be used to start nuclear fission reactions?plutoniumphosphoroushydrogenhelium
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe class is studying nuclear reactions. Which method would be the best way for the students to understand what happens at an atomic level during nuclear fission?computer simulation of nuclear fissionlab experiment that creates nuclear fissionobserve nuclear fission with a microscopecreate nuclear fission for homework
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two types of nuclear reactions?oxidation and reductioncombustion and augmentationreduction and fusionfission and fusion
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a benefit of using nuclear power?Makes us less reliant on fossil fuelsExposes workers to hazards in nuclear facilitiesGenerates radioactive nuclear wasteCauses thermal pollution to water systems
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best summarizes the consequences of using nuclear energy?There are both positive and negative effects from the use of nuclear energy.There are only positive effects from the use of nuclear applications.There are only negative effects from the use of nuclear applications.The negative effects greatly outweigh the positive effects in nuclear applications.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the process where the nucleus of a radioactive atom is split, forming lighter elements, and releasing huge amounts of energy?nuclear fissionnuclear fusiongeothermal reactionhydrogen power
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two types of nuclear reactions?fusion and fissionreduction and fissionfusion and additionaddition and reduction
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a benefit of using nuclear energy?There are no waste products left over.There is no air pollution generated.It is a reliable and economical source of energy.It decreases our dependence on foreign oil.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe process of splitting an atom's nucleus and releasing a large amount of energy is called __.nuclear fissionnuclear fusionnuclear meltdownnuclear isotope
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat might be a concern raised by community members if they were told that a nuclear power plant was going to be built in their neighborhood?the threat of a nuclear accident or spillthe air pollution generated by the plantcoal could be used to produce more energy per gram of fuelexcessive use of petroleum would leak into the water under the ground
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