#1
Which element is commonly used as a fuel in nuclear power plants?
Uranium
Coal
Natural gas
Hydrogen
#2
What is the primary source of radiation exposure to the general public from nuclear power plants?
Gamma rays
Alpha particles
Beta particles
Neutrons
#3
What is the primary advantage of using nuclear energy compared to fossil fuels in terms of greenhouse gas emissions?
Nuclear energy produces no greenhouse gases
Nuclear energy produces more greenhouse gases
Nuclear energy produces fewer greenhouse gases
Nuclear energy has no impact on the environment
#4
What is the primary mechanism by which nuclear power plants generate electricity?
Chemical reactions
Mechanical turbines driven by steam
Solar panels
Wind turbines
#5
What is the main advantage of using nuclear energy in terms of fuel efficiency compared to traditional fossil fuels?
Nuclear energy has higher fuel efficiency
Nuclear energy has lower fuel efficiency
Both have similar fuel efficiency
Fuel efficiency is not relevant for nuclear energy
#6
What is the primary environmental concern associated with nuclear power plants?
Air pollution
Water contamination
Deforestation
Noise pollution
#7
Which process is responsible for the energy release in nuclear fission reactions?
Chemical reaction
Combustion
Radioactive decay
Splitting of atomic nuclei
#8
What is the main byproduct of nuclear fission reactions in power plants?
Carbon dioxide
Helium
Radioactive waste
Oxygen
#9
Which type of nuclear reactor is most commonly used for electricity generation?
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)
Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR)
Molten Salt Reactor (MSR)
#10
In nuclear fusion, what is the process of combining light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus called?
Fission
Fusion
Aggregation
Synthesis
#11
What is the half-life of a radioactive isotope?
The time it takes for half of the isotope to decay
The time it takes for the isotope to become stable
The time it takes for the isotope to multiply
The time it takes for the isotope to react
#12
Which international treaty aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons?
Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Paris Agreement
#13
What is the concept of nuclear fusion in the context of energy production?
Combining atomic nuclei to release energy
Splitting atomic nuclei to release energy
Converting mass into energy
Capturing energy from the sun
#14
Which radioactive isotope is commonly used in medical imaging?
Uranium-235
Plutonium-239
Iodine-131
Cesium-137
#15
What is the primary purpose of a nuclear power plant's containment building?
To house administrative offices
To store nuclear fuel
To contain radioactive releases in case of accidents
To control the reactor's temperature