2. • is the product when you use a controlled
nuclear reaction
•is made using Uranium
• it produces huge amounts of energy
from small amounts of fuel
• it produces around 11% of the world's
energy needs

4. •The United States is the world’s largest user of
nuclear power.
•It has 104 nuclear power plants in 31 states.
•They are powered by 30 different companies.
• In 2009 these plants achieved a capacity factor of
91.1%, generating 799 billion kWh (kilowatt hour) and
accounting for 20% of total electricity generated.
• In 2010, 807 billion kWh was generated by nuclear
plant.

5. • it’s inexpensive
• doesn’t contribute to the greenhouse effect b/c it
doesn’t produce smoke
• produces a lot of energy from small amounts of fuel
• produces small amounts of waste
• very reliable

6. • it is very dangerous
• has to be sealed up and buried so that the radioactive
decay can die away
• a lot of money has to be spent on safety
• it is not a renewable resource

7. • nuclear fission (releasing heat)
• heat water to make steam
• steam turns turbines (boat propellers)
• turbines turn generators
• electrical power.

9. •efficient
•reliable
•don’t release carbon emissions
•radioactive waste is produced
•very high costs
•greater responsibility of terrorist attacks

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