Chernobyl

When did Chernobyl nuclear disaster happen?

• 1980

• 1986

• 1988

• 1990

Where is Chernobyl situated?

• In Russia

• In Belarus

• In Ukraine

• In Georgia

At the time of the accident, Ukraine was part of ex -USSR

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Nuclear power plants generate electricity through which process?

• Fusion

• Burning

• Cold fusion

• Fission

What is at the origin of the accident?

• Terrorist attack

• Earthquake

• Explosion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What was the crew doing at the time of the accident?

• Celebrating a birthday party

• Organizing a safety drill (=exercise)

• Nothing in particular

Which of these was NOT a cause of the Chernobyl explosion?

• A poorly designed reactor

• An inadequately trained crew

• Poor safety guidelines and regulations

• Sabotage meant to weaken the USSR

How did they put out the fire from reactor #4 and limit radiation?

• By installing a cover lid over the destroyed reactor

• By throwing bags of sand, boron and lead

• By throwing water

When did the authorities decide to evacuate the closest town , Pripyat?

• immediately

• 6h later

• 24h later

• 36h later

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CCSS.RI.6.3

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After this accident, the plant completely shut down

• True

• False