KNOWLEDGE CHECK Nuclear energy Question 1 of 4 25% True or False: Nuclear power plants release carbon during operation. True False What process generates energy inside a nuclear reactor? Combustion Fusion Fission Evaporation What makes Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) unique? Built underground with coal Factory-built, smaller, safer, and more flexible Powered by solar energy Produce only heat, not electricity How much of America’s carbon-free electricity comes from nuclear energy? About 10% Nearly Half One-third Less than 5% Retake Quiz Continue
