Question

Which are benefits of using nuclear power plants to generate electricity? Check all that apply.

Nuclear power plants use renewable fuel.

Nuclear power plants produce little to no greenhouse gas.

Nuclear power plants produce a large amount of energy for a small mass of fuel.

Nuclear power plants produce no toxic waste products.

Nuclear power plants use simple power plant designs not vulnerable to human error or natural disasters.

Answer 1

Correct choices:
- Nuclear power plants produce little to no greenhouse gas. — True (operational emissions are very low; lifecycle emissions are small compared with fossil fuels).
- Nuclear power plants produce a large amount of energy for a small mass of fuel. — True (fission releases far more energy per kilogram of fuel than chemical fuels).

Incorrect choices:
- Nuclear power plants use renewable fuel. — False (uranium/thorium are finite, non‑renewable resources).
- Nuclear power plants produce no toxic waste products. — False (they produce radioactive waste that requires long‑term management).
- Nuclear power plants use simple power plant designs not vulnerable to human error or natural disasters. — False (designs are complex and can be vulnerable to human error, equipment failure, or extreme natural events).