AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Nuclear power plants generate electricity by
A.fission of uranium heating water into steam
B.burning uranium like coal
C.fusing hydrogen atoms
D.harvesting solar heat
Explanation
Core Concept
Splitting U-235 releases heat that boils water; the steam spins turbines — the same generator as coal, minus the combustion.
Correct Answer
Afission of uranium heating water into steam
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