Title: Explain how uranium is created and list its advantages and disadvantages.
Course: Energy and Power (20101-36) > Section: Exploring Sources of Energy

Explanation should include that uranium is a mineral deposited in ore that is mined from the ground. To use it in the form of nuclear fuel, it must be refined from the ore.

The advantage of uranium is that it does not produce pollution when used as a fuel.

The disadvantage of uranium is that spent uranium fuel is radioactive and must be stored in secure ways to prevent leakage of radioactivity.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where does the U.S. get most of its uranium?
- How is uranium used?
- What is a medical use of uranium?