Question

Nuclear Power: No Need for a Meltdown

The ability to split atoms and harness the power released has been around since the 1950s. Nuclear power is a safe, relatively clean and renewable source of energy.

Considering the energy costs of the United States, it makes good sense to develop the American nuclear power industry. At present there are just over 100 nuclear plants in America providing 20% of our nation's electricity needs. No new nuclear power plants have been built since the 1970s. While America has neglected nuclear power plant development, other countries have enthusiastically

Answer 1

utilized nuclear power plants to lessen their greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.

Modern advances in nuclear reactor construction and monitoring have resulted in safer energy production. Accidents that occurred in the past, like the famous meltdown at Chernobyl in Russia, are very unlikely in the twenty-first century. Nuclear power is safer than ever before.

Unfortunately, the initial costs in building a nuclear power plant are very high. Nuclear reactors can cost as much as eight billion dollars. Another challenge is that building plants that meet the safety requirements of the American public takes a long time. Financing such long term construction products is often beyond the ability or not in the interests of private commercial banks. Since banks are unwilling or unable to lend the money, the federal government should step in and finance construction. Other governments around the world justify financing nuclear power plant construction as a vital national interest; we should too.

Answer 2

Which of the following best states the author's purpose?

To determine the difference between energy sources
To inform readers about how nuclear energy works
To persuade governments to use more nuclear energy
To teach others about the dangers of nuclear energy

Answer 3

Which of the following is an example of an informational text?

Memoir
Short Story
Jokes
Science Fiction

Answer 4

Which of the following is an example of an informational text that explains?

A pamphlet that disputes a point
A written account of events in war
An instruction manual for a computer
An argument about the use of exams

Answer 5

Why might a reader enjoy nonfiction?

It generally predicts the future
It can be fun and educational
It contains stories of magic
It is usually boring but short

Answer 6

Which of the following would be an example of a memoir?

A person's story of his or her life experience
A reporter's article about an important event
A book about something generally unknown
A fictional story about magical creatures

Answer 7

What was William Kamkwamba's conflict?

He was not accepted in school with his friends
A famine took away his food and electricity
A neighbor told him that he was not intelligent
He did not know how to read or write at age 14

Answer 8

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