1-What is a benefit of nuclear power?

2-How does nuclear compare to coal?
3-What are some problems with nuclear power?
4-What does rector do?
5-What does a generator do?
6-What is the waste of these power stations, what is the problme with it?
7-What must be considered when storing it?
8-What are the positives and negatives of Yucca mountain?

It looks as if what you need to do is learn how to conduct thorough and effective searches for yourself. That's what research is, and I'm sure that's what your teacher expects you to do -- conduct research. You are searching for information that is so specific that you have to be prepared for the possibility that none of it may be online. Or some may be, and some may not. In addition to searching on the Internet, you also need to make best friends with the reference librarian(s) in your local or college library.

http://www.sou.edu/library/searchtools/
At this webpage, you can go immediately to the search sites (first three columns across the top) -- or even better you can scroll down until you see the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET. Those are the links to start with. You'll not only learn how to come up with good search terms, but also how to evaluate the webpages you get as results. Some will be good and others will be garbage. You need to know how to tell the difference.

My favorite way to search is to go to Google's advanced search page
< http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en > and put my search words or phrases into the first or second search box (either "all the words" or "exact phrase"). However, there many other strategies for searching you can use, and the HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET section will help you best.

Learning HOW to use Google or other search engines can save you time and help you learn to find information efficiently. Here are some websites that can teach you how:

http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html

http://www.sou.edu/library/searchtools/searchtips.html

http://www.pandia.com/goalgetter/index.html

http://websearch.about.com/mbody.htm?once=true&COB=home&PM=112_100_T

... and one to help you judge whether a particular website's information is worth your time:

http://www.sou.edu/library/searchtools/evaluate.html

Happy searching.

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1- A benefit of nuclear power is its ability to generate a large amount of electricity with a relatively small amount of fuel. Compared to fossil fuels like coal, nuclear power produces significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing less to climate change. It also provides a stable and reliable source of energy, as nuclear power plants can operate continuously for long periods without interruptions.

2- When comparing nuclear to coal, there are a few key differences. First, nuclear power plants do not release carbon dioxide or other air pollutants during operation, while coal-fired power plants are among the major contributors to air pollution. Second, the fuel used in nuclear power plants, such as uranium, is more energy-dense than coal, meaning that a smaller amount is needed to produce the same amount of electricity. Lastly, nuclear power plants have a smaller physical footprint compared to coal plants, making them more suitable for areas with limited space.

3- Some problems associated with nuclear power include the potential for accidents, such as meltdowns or radiation leaks, which can have severe environmental and health consequences. Additionally, the disposal of radioactive waste generated by nuclear power plants remains a significant challenge. There are also concerns about the potential for nuclear materials to be used in weapons proliferation.

4- A reactor, in the context of nuclear power, is the core component of a nuclear power plant. The reactor houses and controls a nuclear chain reaction, where the release of energy from splitting atoms (nuclear fission) generates heat. This heat is then used to produce steam, which drives a turbine to generate electricity.

5- A generator, in the context of a power plant, is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. In a nuclear power plant, the steam produced by the reactor passes through a turbine, which causes the turbine to rotate. The rotating turbine is connected to a generator, which converts the mechanical rotation into electrical energy, producing usable electricity.

6- The waste produced by nuclear power stations refers to the radioactive byproducts generated during nuclear fission. This waste contains radioactive materials that remain hazardous for thousands of years. The primary problem is the long-term disposal and management of this waste, as it requires safe storage and isolation from the environment to prevent contamination and potential health risks.

7- When storing nuclear waste, several factors must be considered. First and foremost, the storage facility must provide long-term containment and isolation to prevent any leakage or release of radioactive material. The chosen storage site should also consider factors like geology, hydrology, and proximity to populated areas. Additionally, the waste storage must have robust security measures in place to prevent unauthorized access or potential misuse of nuclear materials.

8- Yucca Mountain is a proposed long-term nuclear waste repository located in Nevada, USA. The positives of Yucca Mountain include its remote location, which minimizes the potential impact on populated areas, and its geological characteristics that could potentially provide long-term stability for waste storage. On the negative side, concerns have been raised about the potential for geological instability, water intrusion, and transport accidents during the transportation of nuclear waste to the site. Additionally, there have been significant legal, political, and public acceptance challenges in the establishment of Yucca Mountain as the nation's repository for nuclear waste.