Read the passage about nuclear energy. "A chain reaction takes place when a single fission reaction triggers multiple additional fission reactions. If there is a sufficient quantity of a radioactive element present under appropriate conditions, an ongoing chain reaction ensues. This phenomenon is referred to as a self-sustaining chain reaction. Each fission reaction generates a significant amount of heat, which can be harnessed for electricity production. The process of electricity generation closely resembles that of a steam-electric power plant. However, in the case of a nuclear power plant, it is the heat generated by fission that causes water to boil. This boiling water produces steam, which, in turn, drives turbines to generate electricity. In contrast, conventional steam-electric plants rely on the heat produced by burning coal, oil, or gas to achieve the same water boiling process." Based on the details provided in the passage, what potential benefit could be associated with the utilization of nuclear energy?

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Read the passage about nuclear energy. "A chain reaction takes place when a single fission reaction triggers multiple additional fission reactions. If there is a sufficient quantity of a radioactive element present under appropriate conditions, an ongoing chain reaction ensues. This phenomenon is referred to as a self-sustaining chain reaction. Each fission reaction generates a significant amount of heat, which can be harnessed for electricity production. The process of electricity generation closely resembles that of a steam-electric power plant. However, in the case of a nuclear power plant, it is the heat generated by fission that causes water to boil. This boiling water produces steam, which, in turn, drives turbines to generate electricity. In contrast, conventional steam-electric plants rely on the heat produced by burning coal, oil, or gas to achieve the same water boiling process." Based on the details provided in the passage, what potential benefit could be associated with the utilization of nuclear energy?

A. Expanding the utilization of nuclear energy implies an increased production of carbon dioxide in power plants to meet the overall electricity demand.
B. Expanding the utilization of nuclear energy implies a reduced requirement for generating heat in power plants to meet the overall electricity demand.
C. Increasing the use of nuclear energy results in a reduced necessity to burn coal, oil, and gas in power plants to meet the overall electricity demand.
D. Increasing the use of nuclear energy results in a higher demand for burning coal, oil, and gas in power plants to meet the overall electricity demand.

Answer 1

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The potential benefit associated with the utilization of nuclear energy, based on the passage provided, is:

C. Increasing the use of nuclear energy results in a reduced necessity to burn coal, oil, and gas in power plants to meet the overall electricity demand.

This is supported by the fact that nuclear energy provides an alternative source of electricity generation that does not rely on fossil fuels, thereby decreasing the reliance on burning coal, oil, and gas.