Atomic Energy MCQs
Atomic Energy MCQs
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1: The __________ quantum number is related to the size and energy of the orbital.
A. Momentum
B. Azimuthal
C. Principal
D. None of these
2: A ____ farm can be used to generate electricity.
A. Sheep
B. Wind
C. Wheat
D. Fish
3: The greatest concentration of public land is in _______.
A. Texas
B. New England
C. Alaska
D. Idaho
4: What is atomic energy?
A. The energy released during nuclear fusion
B. The energy released during nuclear fission
C. The energy obtained from burning fossil fuels
D. The energy produced by solar panels
5: What is the process of nuclear fission?
A. Combining two atomic nuclei to form a larger nucleus
B. Splitting a heavy atomic nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei
C. Converting mass into energy
D. Absorbing neutrons to stabilize a nucleus
6: Which element is commonly used as fuel in nuclear fission reactors?
A. Hydrogen
B. Uranium
C. Carbon
D. Oxygen
7: How does a nuclear power plant generate electricity?
A. By burning fossil fuels to produce steam
B. By using wind turbines to convert wind energy
C. By using the heat produced from nuclear fission to generate steam and drive turbines
D. By harnessing the energy of flowing water in a dam
8: Which of the following is NOT a type of nuclear reactor?
A. Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)
B. Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
C. Gasoline Reactor (GR)
D. Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR)
9: What is the function of control rods in a nuclear reactor?
A. To generate electricity
B. To absorb excess neutrons and control the nuclear reaction
C. To cool down the reactor core
D. To increase the rate of nuclear fission
10: What is a nuclear meltdown?
A. A controlled shutdown of a nuclear reactor
B. A sudden loss of nuclear energy in a reactor
C. An uncontrolled release of radiation due to overheating of the reactor core
D. A chain reaction of nuclear fission
11: What are the primary environmental concerns associated with nuclear energy?
A. Air pollution from nuclear reactors
B. Water contamination from radioactive waste
C. Greenhouse gas emissions from nuclear power plants
D. Radioactive waste disposal and the risk of nuclear accidents
12: What is the main advantage of nuclear energy as a power source?
A. It is inexpensive and widely available
B. It produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions
C. It does not require any safety measures
D. It has a high energy density and can generate large amounts of electricity
13: What international organization promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy and safeguards against nuclear proliferation?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
C. United Nations (UN)
D. Greenpeace
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