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Nuclear Power – Friend or Foe?. How does a nuclear power plant work?. After watching this animation and listening to the explanation, writen an explanation in your own words http://www.45nuclearplants.com/nuclear_reactor_designs.asp k. What kind of emissions does nuclear energy produce?.
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How does a nuclear power plant work? • After watching this animation and listening to the explanation, writen an explanation in your own words • http://www.45nuclearplants.com/nuclear_reactor_designs.asp k
More information!! • What is the cost of nuclear power generation compared to coal and gas? • What is the rest of the world planning to do with nuclear power? • Where are nuclear power plants located in the U.S.? • http://www.45nuclearplants.com/world_nuclear_power_generation.asp • i
Based on the information you have been given so far, would you choose nuclear power to provide your electricity? Why?
What happens to nuclear waste? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2iF9W1ORtI • Based on the things you learned in this video, what are your concerns about nuclear waste disposal?
Where does uranium come from? • Where do we get the uranium for our nuclear power plants? • How do we get it? • What are the problems? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJe6TEs5E78&list=PL95ADA4A2D005B844&index=5
Do you think the cost of: • Mining • Illness • Storage • Were included in the graph shown on the earlier slide?
Is nuclear energy a good alternative to coal? • Write a one page essay on nuclear energy making an argument for your opinion. • Be sure offer at least 3 pieces of evidence for your opinion from the things your learned today. • This Powerpoint is posted on my website under Earth Science Powerpoints • Use correct spelling , punctuation and grammar.