(1)+Words+to+Preview+and+Know

__Words related to how a nuclear power plant works__ Please read the linked diagram / article. []

Next, looking at the diagram, where could you envision big problems occuring? In other words, what are three potential problems that could make the process of getting energy from nuclear sources dangerous? For example, your response might look like this... //If water is used to cool the process, what could happen if the "plumbing" that moves the water fails and thus fails to cool the reactor? Moreover, what happens if the water becomes contaminated with radioactive materials?// //Please complete this under the discussion blog question.//
 * When you have finished with your "potential problem analysis" move on to the (2) __Three Mile Island__ Page.**

OPTIONAL Below is a preview of the vocabulary that would be helpful in your hunt to understand more about nuclear tragedies.

1. **Nuclear (energy):** What is it?

2. **Fission**:

3. **Fusion**:

4. **Uranium -235**

5. **Reactor Core**

6. **Steam generator**

7. **Turbine**


 * 8. Containment structure**
 * 9. Cooling Tower**

Next, looking at the diagram, where could you envision big problems occuring? In other words, what are three potential problems that could make the process of getting energy from nuclear sources dangerous? For example, your response might look like this... //If water is used to cool the process, what could happen if the "plumbing" that moves the water fails and thus fails to cool the reactor? Moreover, what happens if the water becomes contaminated with radioactive materials?//
 * When you have finished with your "potential problem analysis" move on to the (2) __Three Mile Island__ Page.**