3.1.3.C. Nuclear Energy or Atomic Power

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is nuclear energy derived from?

   Hint

   Think about the atomic structure.

2. 2.

   Name the two main processes of nuclear energy production.

   Hint

   Consider what happens to atoms.

3. 3.

   What produces energy in nuclear fission?

   • Combining atoms
   • Splitting atoms
   • Heating water

   Hint

   Recall the process that involves breaking apart.

4. 4.

   Nuclear fusion produces energy when nuclei combine. True or False?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of how stars generate their energy.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the role of nuclear energy in reducing climate change. How might future developments in this field impact emission rates globally?

   Hint

   Consider the environmental benefits and energy demands of the future.

6. 6.

   Compare the advantages and challenges of nuclear energy with those of renewable resources like wind or solar.

   Hint

   Look at the trade-offs between energy density and sustainability.