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Which of these is a reason why nuclear power is important?
TDIXON123
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Solar and wind technologies are location specific (ap3x)
Natalie Yettner
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∙ 12y agoFossil fuels will run out soon.
Emmanuel Odife
Aiyana Garibay
Solar and wind technologies are location specific
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∙ 15y ago1. Coal mining is largely rundown, a lot of coal has to be imported. The Greens don't like the emissions from coal burning, and have recently drummed up a great deal of protest against building new coal fired stations
2. Cheap natural gas from the North Sea is running out, in future it will have to be imported from the Middle East or elsewhere so is more expensive and maybe unreliable.
3. Wind and other renewables will be useful but can't be relied on due to natural weather variations
4. Nuclear power provides an alternative which can be run with small amounts of fuel which can be obtained from friendly reliable sources, and it does not contribute to global warming
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∙ 15y agoBecause it produces about 20 percent of US electricity and about 15 percent world-wide
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∙ 11y agoits a threat if lots of countries have them so everyone is scared if they invade a country they will be nuked with no one invading in theory it ends war
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∙ 15y agoBecause they are a significant contribution to total electricity production - 20 percent in the US
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∙ 14y agoNuclear energy is an alternative source of energy; the nuclear energy don't release greenhouse gases.
jaylad423
FOSSIL FUELS WILL RUN OUT SOON!!! APEX!!
Do nuclear power plants use uranium to produce energy?
Yes, uranium is the most important nuclear fuel now.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using uranium as a fuel?
Uranium is very important as a nuclear fuel for nuclear power plants. But uranium is toxic and radioactive.
Is plutonium used in power plants?
Yes, plutonium is a very important fuel for nuclear reactors.
What produces nuclear energy everyday?
A commercial nuclear power plant
Why is uranium used in nuclear power production?
Uranium is a radioactive substance. Nuclear power production is carried out by the energy supplied by nuclear reactors. Nuclear reactors control the energy emission by nuclear fission reaction in radioactive substance when bombarded by neutrons.
What is a reason why nuclear power is important?
Solar and wind technologies are location specific
Why India need nuclear power plan?
The same reason as the other countries that have nuclear power plans. Firstly to show off power. The other reason : Fear. Not even for energy generation, nuclear capability is justified due to the high risk that nuclear power plants represent.
What is plutonium role in nuclear power?
Plutonium (as dioxide, carbide, mixed oxides or carbides) is an important nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors.
How is uranium involved in nuclear reactors?
Uranium is now the most important nuclear fuel for nuclear power plants.
Is uranium used in nuclear power plants?
Yes, uranium is the most important nuclear fuel.
Can plutonium be used in nuclear power plants?
Yes, plutonium is a very important nuclear fuel.
Do you need nuclear power?
You don't need nuclear power, energy can be generated using other methods, fossil fuels, hydro-electric etc. However nuclear power does reduce a countries reliance on fossil fuel, which can be particularly important for countries with few fossil fuel reserves of their own. Nuclear power stations do not release CO2 into the atmosphere so do not directly contribute to global warming. Many countries are looking at an investment in nuclear power to help meet CO2 emissions targets. Nuclear power stations are also required to make plutonium for nuclear weapons. Plutonium does not occur naturally and can only be made from uranium in nuclear reactors. Any country with a nuclear weapons program will have a civilian nuclear power industry for this reason.
Where is the nuclear energy used the most and why?
The USA uses the most nuclear energy. There is the highest number of Nuclear Power Plants in the world. The reason is simple: USA needs energy and the easiest way to get it is building nuclear power plants.
Why do you need nuclear power?
You don't need nuclear power, energy can be generated using other methods, fossil fuels, hydro-electric etc. However nuclear power does reduce a countries reliance on fossil fuel, which can be particularly important for countries with few fossil fuel reserves of their own. Nuclear power stations do not release CO2 into the atmosphere so do not directly contribute to global warming. Many countries are looking at an investment in nuclear power to help meet CO2 emissions targets. Nuclear power stations are also required to make plutonium for nuclear weapons. Plutonium does not occur naturally and can only be made from uranium in nuclear reactors. Any country with a nuclear weapons program will have a civilian nuclear power industry for this reason.
What are some important uses for uranium?
Nuclear power. Military use.
Were is nuclear energy used the most and why?
Japan and the US both use large amounts of nuclear power. The reason for this is both are highly populated, industrial countries. They use a lot of power, so they need efficient energy sources like nuclear power.
Do nuclear power plants use uranium to produce energy?
Yes, uranium is the most important nuclear fuel now.
