Introduction and Basics

Question 1

What is nuclear fusion power

Answer 1

Combining of smaller elements

Question 2

What is nuclear fission power

Answer 2

Splitting of larger elements

Question 3

What is the difference between nuclear energy development in the East and the West

Answer 3

The order of whats being prioritised is reversed

West - decomissioning of old plants, waste management projects, operations and new build

East - New build, operations, waste management, decommissioning

Question 4

International Leaders in nuclear energy

Answer 4

USA, India, France, Japan, Canada, South Korea and China

Question 5

Where does a large portion of London’s energy come from

Answer 5

France (3% of UK electricity)

Question 6

What are the 9 stages of the nuclear fuel cycle

Answer 6

1. Mining
2. Processing/conversion
3. Enrichment
4. Fuel fabrication
5. Power generation
6. Storage
7. Containment (vitrification)
8. Reprocessing
9. Disposal

Question 7

Key limiting factors in Nuclear Power (6)

Answer 7

• Security (terrorism, proliferation)
• Health risks
• Reactor saftey (Chernobyl, Fukushima)
• Waste disposal (activity, health and risk)
• Cost (construction, decommissioning, storage and disposal)
• Public opinion

Question 8

Most common radioactive elements in the inner Earth

Answer 8

Uranium (238), Thorium (232) and Radium (226)

Question 9

what is the name for heating due to radiation

Answer 9

Radiogenic heating