About this Study Set
This study set covers Nuclear Energy through
20 practice questions.
An introduction to nuclear energy, how it works, and how it is used to make electricity. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Nuclear Energy for Kids study set below.
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1
What is the name of the tiny building blocks that make up everything in the world?
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A
Atoms
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B
Blocks
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C
Crayons
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D
Stickers
2
What do we call the special process where an atom is split to release energy?
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A
Folding
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B
Breaking
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C
Fission
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D
Mixing
3
Where does a nuclear power plant keep the fuel used to create energy?
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A
In a box
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B
In a reactor
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C
Under a rug
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D
In a freezer
4
What is the main thing that nuclear power plants produce for our homes?
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A
Clean water
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B
Electricity
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C
Fresh air
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D
Toys
5
What is the material most commonly used as fuel in nuclear power plants?
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A
Coal
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B
Uranium
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C
Wood
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D
Plastic
6
What substance is heated by nuclear energy to create steam?
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A
Juice
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B
Oil
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C
Water
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D
Sand
7
What does the steam from a nuclear plant turn to generate electricity?
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A
A fan
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B
A wheel
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C
A turbine
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D
A light
8
Which part of an atom is found in the very center?
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A
The core
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B
The shell
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C
The outside
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D
The top
9
Nuclear energy is considered a way to make electricity without creating what?
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A
Light
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B
Smoke
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C
Sound
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D
Heat
10
What do we call the big, thick walls that keep a nuclear reactor safe?
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A
Containment
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B
Fences
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C
Curtains
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D
Cardboard
11
How do we describe a source of energy that doesn't run out quickly, like nuclear fuel?
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A
Expensive
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B
Rare
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C
Long-lasting
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D
Heavy
12
What happens to the water after it turns a turbine in a power plant?
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A
It disappears
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B
It is cooled down
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C
It turns into ice
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D
It turns into food
13
Who are the people that work in nuclear power plants to keep them running?
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A
Chefs
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B
Artists
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C
Engineers
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D
Farmers
14
What is the nickname for the light emitted by some radioactive materials in water?
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A
Sunlight
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B
Cherenkov glow
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C
Moonlight
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D
Flashlight
15
Nuclear energy helps us power things without using what from the ground?
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A
Fossil fuels
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B
Rain
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C
Wind
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D
Sunlight
16
What is the name of the building that houses the nuclear reactor?
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A
Garage
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B
Containment building
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C
Garden shed
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D
Barn
17
What do we call the protective suits that some workers wear for safety?
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A
Raincoats
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B
Space suits
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C
Personal protective equipment
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D
Pyjamas
18
About how much energy can a tiny piece of uranium provide compared to coal?
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A
Less
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B
The same
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C
Much more
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D
None
19
What force holds the center of an atom together?
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A
Glue
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B
Nuclear force
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C
Magnetism
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D
Gravity
20
Where do we usually build large nuclear power plants?
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A
Inside houses
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B
Near water sources
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C
On top of mountains
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D
In busy shopping malls
