Comparing coal power to nuclear power
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Curipod generated lesson: "Comparing coal power to nuclear power". #5-7
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1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What areas are coal power and nuclear power different?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Comparison: Comparing coal power to nuclear power involves looking at the
3. Poll
60 seconds
What type of energy is coal?
- Renewable energy
- Nuclear energy
- Fossil fuel energy
- Solar energy
4. Slide
60 seconds
Coal power is produced by burning coal and is a major source of electricity. Nuclear power is produced by splitting atoms and is also a major source of electricity. Coal power produces more pollution than nuclear power, but is cheaper to produce.
Comparing Coal Power and Nuclear Power
5. Poll
60 seconds
What is the most common type of Nuclear Power:
- A. Solar
- B. Wind
- C. Coal
- D. Nuclear Fission
6. Slide
60 seconds
Nuclear Power: A type of electricity generation that uses nuclear fission to produce energy. In a nuclear power plant, uranium atoms are split to generate heat, which is then used to produce steam, which then powers a turbine to generate electricity.
Concepts:
7. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main byproduct of Nuclear Power:
- A. Carbon Dioxide
- B. Water Vapor
- C. Radioactive Waste
- D. Smoke
8. Poll
60 seconds
How much carbon dioxide does Nuclear Power produce:
- A. A lot
- B. A moderate amount
- C. None
- D. A small amount
9. Poll
60 seconds
Does Nuclear Power produce hazardous waste:
- A. Yes
- B. No
- C. It depends
- D. Not usually
10. Poll
60 seconds
What is the most efficient type of Nuclear Power:
- A. Nuclear Fission
- B. Solar
- C. Wind
- D. Nuclear Fusion
11. Poll
60 seconds
What is coal used for?
- Heating homes
- Making phone calls
- Generating electricity
- Making cars
12. Poll
60 seconds
What forms of air pollution can be caused by burning coal?
- Smoke
- Noise
- Carbon dioxide
- Oil
13. Poll
60 seconds
What is a disadvantage of using coal to generate electricity?
- It is expensive
- It is renewable
- It produces lots of pollution
- It is difficult to transport
14. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main ingredient of coal?
- Oxygen
- Carbon
- Hydrogen
- Nitrogen
15. Slide
60 seconds
Nuclear power plants produce around 11 times more energy than coal power plants from the same amount of fuel. Nuclear power plants have a lifespan of 60 years, while coal power plants can last up to 40 years.
Did you know?
16. Slide
60 seconds
Nuclear power plants generate zero carbon emissions and air pollutants, while coal power plants emit harmful pollutants into the atmosphere.
Did you know?
17. Open question
270 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are some advantages of using coal power compared to nuclear power?
18. Open question
270 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are some disadvantages of using coal power compared to nuclear power?
19. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a smiling sun driving a bright purple car on a curvy road full of watermelons.
20. Poll
60 seconds
What is a major advantage of using coal power compared to nuclear power?
- It is cheaper to produce electricity from coal.
- It is a renewable energy source.
- It produces less nuclear waste.
- It produces more electricity.
21. Poll
60 seconds
What is a major disadvantage of using coal power compared to nuclear power?
- It produces more nuclear waste.
- It is more expensive to produce electricity from coal.
- It is a non-renewable energy source.
- It produces less electricity.
22. Poll
60 seconds
What is a major environmental impact of using nuclear power compared to coal power?
- Nuclear power produces more air pollution.
- Nuclear power produces more greenhouse gas emissions.
- Nuclear power produces more nuclear waste.
- Nuclear power produces less air pollution.
23. Poll
60 seconds
What is a major safety concern when using coal power compared to nuclear power?
- Coal power has a higher risk of causing radiation leaks.
- Coal power has a higher risk of explosions.
- Coal power has a higher risk of causing fire.
- Coal power has a higher risk of causing air pollution.
24. Poll
60 seconds
What is a major economic impact of using coal power compared to nuclear power?
- Coal power is cheaper to produce electricity.
- Coal power is more expensive to produce electricity.
- Nuclear power is cheaper to produce electricity.
- Nuclear power is more expensive to produce electricity.
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