University of Central Florida Nuclear Energy Questions
NUCLEAR ENERGY
1. [5 points] Describe what fusion and fission are.
2. [8 points] Describe how we generate electricity from nuclear reactions. Is this fusion or fission?
RENEWABLE ENERGY
3. [5 points] How can solar energy be used to heat water?
4. [5 points] How can solar energy be used to heat houses?
5. [8 points] What is one benefit and one drawback of using waterpower in rivers to generate electricity? Explain each fully.
6. [7 points] Why do some people not want to use wind power to generate electricity? What is one solution to this?
7. [8 points] Where does geothermal energy come from? How can it be used to generate electricity?