Cengage Advantage Books: Sustaining the Earth 10th Edition by Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 14

How does a nuclear fission reactor work and what are its major safety features? Describe the nuclear fuel cycle. What factors greatly slowed the development of nuclear power? Describe the nuclear power plant accident at the Chernobyl plant in Ukraine. What are the major advantages and disadvantages of relying on nuclear power as a way to produce electricity? Summarize the risks of generating electricity by using nuclear power plants.