The main advantage of nuclear power is its high net energy yield.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

The entire nuclear fuel process contributes to a very low net energy.

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A) Ice B) Crystals grown in a laboratory C) Volcanic glass D) Material with crystals of different chemical compounds E) None of these are correct.

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In the process of photosynthesis,

A) potential energy in light is converted to kinetic energy of chemical bonds. B) energy in light is converted to potential energy of chemical bonds. C) potential energy in glucose is use to generate kinetic energy in heat. D) kinetic energy of heat is used to combine the potential energy of oxygen and water.

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In Japan today, the greatest risk associated with the use of nuclear power is

A) an earthquake and/or tsunami. B) a terrorist attack. C) the lack of sufficient nuclear fuel. D) the generation of mutations in nearby plants and animals.

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Ocean sediments and volcanoes are sources of:

a. Nitrogen b. Oxygen c. Sulfur d. Phosphorus e. both sulfur and nitrogen

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