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Match-Up

Write the letter of the cor rect match in the box next to each problem.

1. Energ y given off by matter. This energ y is in the for m of A. Academic particles or electromagnetic rays or waves.

2. Power that is produced from physical or chemical resources. It B. Atom can provide heat and light. C. Energ y

3. Leftover material produced during the nuclear fuel cycle. It can be high level or low level. D. Fission

4. Radioactive materials are used at _______ institutions for E. Inspector education and research.

5. When an atom splits and energ y is released. The energ y is usually F. NRC in the for m of heat. This process can produce e electricity.

6. A person who assesses the nuclear reactors and makes sure G. Nuclear

ever ything is working properly. H. Medical

7. The acronym for the agency in charge of regulating the I. Radiation commercial nuclear industr y.

8. The smallest component of an element. It contains neutrons, J. Reactor protons and electrons.

9. The heart of a nuclear power plant, where nuclear fission is K. Uranium started and controlled. L. Security

10. A radioactive element with the atomic number 92. It is used as fuel in some nuclear reactors. M. Spent Fuel

11. Nuclear reactor fuel that has been depleted from use. N. Waste

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