Nuclear (Atomic) Energy

Worksheet by Eric Golombek
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Science
Grades
6
Language
ENG
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Learn about nuclear energy: how it's made, its pros and cons, and if it's truly green!

1. In a nuclear electric plant, water is heated to turn a turbine like with fossil fuels. However, nuclear energy does not come from burning. How is the energy released? 2. What are the advantages of nuclear energy? 3. What are the disadvantages of nuclear energy? 4. Some say nuclear power is a green energy source, and others say it is not. What do you think? Why?

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