Global Connection: Nuclear Fuel
What do nuclear power plants use as a fuel source? Where is this fuel source obtained? -
correct answer-The fuel source that nuclear power plants use is called uranium. They obtain
this fuel source is mined from the western United States.
How is the heat given off during nuclear fission used? - correct answer-The heat produced
during nuclear fission in the reactor core is used to boil water into steam, which turns the
turbine blades.
How does a boiling-water reactor differ from a pressurized-water reactor? - correct
answer-The boiling-water reactor is different from the pressurized reactor because the
boiling-water reactor, the reactor core heats water, which turns directly into steam in the
reactor vessel. The steam is used to power a turbine generator. The pressurized-water
reactor is different from the boiling-water reactor because the pressurized-water reactor, the
reactor core heats water and keeps it under pressure to prevent the water from turning into
steam. This hot radioactive water flows through tubes in a steam generator.
Which of the following does not represent a significant negative environmental impact of
using nuclear fuel? - correct answer-a.
air pollution
Used fuel assemblies are typically considered - correct answer-c.
high-level waste
Waste from nuclear power plants must be disposed of in radioactively shielded storage
containers. - correct answer-true
Which of the following mining types can be used to obtain uranium? - correct answer-d.
all of the above
How is nuclear fuel used to generate electricity? - correct answer-b.
Nuclear reactions produce heat, which is used to create steam, turn turbines, and power
generators.
What do nuclear power plants use as a fuel source? Where is this fuel source obtained? -
correct answer-The fuel source that nuclear power plants use is called uranium. They obtain
this fuel source is mined from the western United States.
How is the heat given off during nuclear fission used? - correct answer-The heat produced
during nuclear fission in the reactor core is used to boil water into steam, which turns the
turbine blades.
How does a boiling-water reactor differ from a pressurized-water reactor? - correct
answer-The boiling-water reactor is different from the pressurized reactor because the
boiling-water reactor, the reactor core heats water, which turns directly into steam in the
reactor vessel. The steam is used to power a turbine generator. The pressurized-water
reactor is different from the boiling-water reactor because the pressurized-water reactor, the
reactor core heats water and keeps it under pressure to prevent the water from turning into
steam. This hot radioactive water flows through tubes in a steam generator.
Which of the following does not represent a significant negative environmental impact of
using nuclear fuel? - correct answer-a.
air pollution
Used fuel assemblies are typically considered - correct answer-c.
high-level waste
Waste from nuclear power plants must be disposed of in radioactively shielded storage
containers. - correct answer-true
Which of the following mining types can be used to obtain uranium? - correct answer-d.
all of the above
How is nuclear fuel used to generate electricity? - correct answer-b.
Nuclear reactions produce heat, which is used to create steam, turn turbines, and power
generators.
