Nuclear Incidents Quiz

True or False: The Three Mile Island accident resulted in a significant release of radioactive material into the surrounding environment.

What safety shortcomings at Chernobyl are believed to have contributed to the severity of the disaster? (Choose all that apply)

• Flawed reactor design

• inadequately trained personnel

• lack of proper safety protocols

Which country is home to the Chernobyl power plant?

• Russia

• Ukraine (当時: Soviet Union)

• Belarus

Which of these accidents resulted in the highest number of immediate casualties?

• Three Mile Island

• Chernobyl

• Fukushima

What natural disaster triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake and Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

What long-term health effect is most commonly associated with exposure to radiation from the Chernobyl disaster?

• Leukemia

• Lung cancer

• Thyroid cancer

In what year did the Three Mile Island accident occur?

• 1975

• 1979

• 1983

Which nuclear incident is considered the worst in terms of radioactive release?

• Three Mile Island

• Chernobyl

• Fukushima

How many reactors were damaged at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant?

• 1

• 2

• 4

How did the Three Mile Island accident impact the future of nuclear power plants in the United States?

• It had minimal impact.

• It led to stricter regulations and safety improvements.

• It caused the closure of all nuclear power plants.