Introduction

Objective Questions

Structure Questions

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Objective Questions: Choose the correct answers.

 

1. Nuclear energy is energy that is produced from … . 

 

A.      fusion 

 

B.      fission 

 

C.      splitting atoms 

 

D.      heat 

 

 

2. The fuel used to run a nuclear power plant is …… . 

 

A.      uranus 

 

B.      uranium 

 

C.      gasoline 

 

D.      kerosene

 

 

3. Which of the following is not a benefit derived from radioactive materials? 

 

A.      To kill plant and animal bacteria. 

 

B.      To test new drugs for safety. 

 

C.      To diagnose and treat diseases, including cancer. 

 

D.      To breed farm crops that are more resistant to disease.

 

 

4. Nuclear energy has proved to be a reliable source of energy because ….. 

 

A.      of frequent automatic shutdowns. 

 

B.      they can run for short periods of time. 

 

C.      ensures stable nationwide electricity supply. 

 

D.      steadily increasing the period of time it takes to refuel.

 

 

5. Nuclear energy has become an integral part of the U.S. energy mix because of all of the following except … 

 

A.      it is not subject to unreliable weather or climate conditions. 

 

B.      it is not dependant on unpredictable cost fluctuations. 

 

C.      it is not dependent on foreign suppliers. 

 

D.      it is an insecure energy source. 

 

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