Use the accompanying figure to answer the following questions.
-In a nuclear power plant, the amount of electricity that is generated is regulated by _______________
A)the Federal Trade Commission
B)moving the nuclear fuel in and out of water
C)releasing surplus heat out of cooling towers that are always part of nuclear power plants
D)moving control rods out of or into spaces between the fuel rods
E)changing the water levels that surround the control rods

Question

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following questions.
-In a nuclear power plant, the amount of electricity that is generated is regulated by _______________
A)the Federal Trade Commission 
B)moving the nuclear fuel in and out of water 
C)releasing surplus heat out of cooling towers that are always part of nuclear power plants 
D)moving control rods out of or into spaces between the fuel rods 
E)changing the water levels that surround the control rods

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Control rods are used to absorb neutrons and regulate the fission reaction in a nuclear reactor, thus controlling the amount of electricity generated.

Use the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Questions