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D.
Carbon dioxide
E.
Sulfur dioxide
6.
How does a nuclear meltdown occur?
A.
Radiation is released when temperatures in the core of the reactor increase and the uranium fuel
rods melt.
B.
Radiation escapes from the core of the reactor due to the shutdown of the generator.
C.
The nuclear core collapses.
D.
The fission process halts instantaneously.
E.
None of the above.
7.
As a whole, industrialized nations use _____% more energy than developing nations.
A.
10
B.
25
C.
50
D.
75
E.
100
8.
N
2
+ O
2
→ 2NO
2NO + O
2
→ 2NO
2
NO
2
→ NO + O
O + O
2
→ O
3
The above reactions describe the chemical process that forms:
A.
Photochemical smog
B.
Industrial smog
C.
Acid precipitation
D.
Ozone
E.
Peroxyacetyl nitrate
9.
Which of the following is the main advantage of breeder nuclear fission over conventional nuclear fis-
sion?
A.
Breeder nuclear fission is less expensive.
B.
Breeder nuclear fission is a more efficient use of the fuel.
C.
Breeder nuclear fission is safer.
D.
Breeder nuclear fission creates less emission.
E.
Breeder nuclear fission uses less land to build the reactor.
10.
In what products are PBDEs commonly used?
A.
Fire retardants
B.
Food preservatives
C.
Cosmetics
D.
Pesticides
E.
Paint thinners
