Nuclear Energy
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What is the main material used in the process of generating nuclear power?

  • Uranium (correct)
  • Hydrogen
  • Helium
  • Plutonium
  • What was the original purpose of nuclear energy research?

  • Production of nuclear bombs during WWII (correct)
  • Scientific research
  • Production of industrial isotopes
  • Production of electricity
  • What is the main use of nuclear energy?

  • Scientific research
  • Marine propulsion
  • Electricity generation (correct)
  • Production of industrial isotopes
  • What is the process used by all nuclear reactors in the world to generate nuclear power?

    <p>Nuclear Fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the highest percentage of electricity generated from nuclear energy?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of splitting the nucleus of a heavy atom in the process of nuclear fission?

    <p>Release of more neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of global energy consumption accounted for by nuclear energy in 2020?

    <p>4.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of boiling water into steam in the process of generating nuclear power?

    <p>To produce electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country experienced the largest decline in nuclear consumption in 2020?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition in which the process of generating nuclear power takes place?

    <p>High temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor contributing to increased nuclear capacity?

    <p>Increased demand for energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main use of nuclear energy in marine applications?

    <p>Power submarines and large vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of nuclear energy?

    <p>It can run for extended periods of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many nuclear reactors does Canada have?

    <p>19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge associated with nuclear energy?

    <p>It has a high risk for injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsible percentage of Canada's electricity generated by nuclear energy?

    <p>14%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest decline in nuclear consumption in the United States in 2020?

    <p>0.2 EJ</p> Signup and view all the answers

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