Unit 10 Nuclear Fission: True False Flashcards
When an isotope decays, it gots into something stable
False
Gamma Rays have no charge
True
Radiation exposure decreases as you go up higher in the atmosphere
False
When an isotope decays, it can be unstable
True
Radiation exposure increases as you go higher in the atmosphere
True
Nuclear power plants only use Uranium-238
False
A nuclear power plant uses uranium and plutonium
True
Over 100 people died at Chernobly
False
Less than 100 people died at Chenobly
True
The Manhattan Project’s location was New Mexico
True
A little bit of radiation can cause cancer
False
Small amounts of radiation leaves you with no symptoms at all
True
A nuclear power plant is similar to a nuclear bomb
False
A nuclear power plant is close to a coal plant
True
Nuclear power plant accidents are due to human error
True