Chernobyl Disaster

Where did the Chernobyl disaster take place?

• Russia

• Ukraine

• Belarus

• Soviet Union

Which country received the majority of the initial fallout from the Chernobyl disaster?

• Russia

• Ukraine

• Belarus

• Soviet Union

Which part of Europe was covered by the radioactive cloud from the Chernobyl disaster?

• Eastern Europe

• Western Europe

• Northern Europe

• Southern Europe

When did the Chernobyl power plant become operational?

• Late 1960s & Early 1970s

• Late 1970s & Early 1980s

• Late 1980s & Early 1990s

• Late 1990s & Early 2000s

Which reactor exploded in the Chernobyl disaster?

• Reactor 1

• Reactor 2

• Reactor 3

• Reactor 4

What caused the core of the reactor to melt in the Chernobyl disaster?

• Lack of control rods

• Loss of coolant flow

• Extreme heat

• Uranium fuel rods

How much radioactive debris was spewed into the atmosphere during the Chernobyl disaster?

• 2 tons

• 4 tons

• 6 tons

• 8 tons

How many people were evacuated from the 30 kilometer zone around the Chernobyl power plant?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 115,000

How long did the battle to put out the fires inside the Chernobyl power plant last?

• 5 days

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 20 days

How many military and civilian personnel were drafted to deal with the Chernobyl disaster and its aftermath?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000