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Chernobyl Worksheet
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What was one of the key factors contributing to the Chernobyl disaster?A. Inadequate funding for the nuclear power plant B. Natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods C. Sabotage by external forces D. Human error, flawed reactor design, and a lack of safety culture
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Which safety feature failed during the Chernobyl disaster, leading to a catastrophic outcome?A. AZ-5 button or backstop mechanism B. Emergency cooling systems C. Backup power generators D. Containment structure
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What was the purpose of the safety test conducted on the night of April 26, 1986?A. To test the effectiveness of emergency evacuation procedures B. To simulate a power outage and evaluate the reactor's response C. To assess the reactor's ability to withstand earthquakes D. To demonstrate the plant's resilience against terrorist attacks
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What was the immediate consequence of the Chernobyl disaster?A. Release of radioactive material into the atmosphere B. Complete shutdown of all nuclear power plants in the Soviet Union C. Massive earthquake in the region surrounding the power plant D. Successful containment of the radioactive contamination within the plant premises
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What long-term impact did the Chernobyl disaster have on human health?A. Decrease in cancer rates due to improved medical treatments B. Complete eradication of all health issues in the affected regions C. No significant impact on human health, according to scientific studies D. Increase in radiation-related illnesses such as cancer
Chernobyl Worksheet (Answer Key)
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What was one of the key factors contributing to the Chernobyl disaster?A. Inadequate funding for the nuclear power plant B. Natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods C. Sabotage by external forces D. Human error, flawed reactor design, and a lack of safety culture
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Which safety feature failed during the Chernobyl disaster, leading to a catastrophic outcome?A. AZ-5 button or backstop mechanism B. Emergency cooling systems C. Backup power generators D. Containment structure
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What was the purpose of the safety test conducted on the night of April 26, 1986?A. To test the effectiveness of emergency evacuation procedures B. To simulate a power outage and evaluate the reactor's response C. To assess the reactor's ability to withstand earthquakes D. To demonstrate the plant's resilience against terrorist attacks
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What was the immediate consequence of the Chernobyl disaster?A. Release of radioactive material into the atmosphere B. Complete shutdown of all nuclear power plants in the Soviet Union C. Massive earthquake in the region surrounding the power plant D. Successful containment of the radioactive contamination within the plant premises
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What long-term impact did the Chernobyl disaster have on human health?A. Decrease in cancer rates due to improved medical treatments B. Complete eradication of all health issues in the affected regions C. No significant impact on human health, according to scientific studies D. Increase in radiation-related illnesses such as cancer
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