Quiz on Lake Karachay

What is the primary use of Lake Karachay as mentioned in the document?

• Recreational activities

• Storage of radioactive wastes

• Fishing and agriculture

• Hydroelectric power generation

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Where is Lake Karachay located?

• Near Moscow

• In the Chelyabinsk region

• In the Siberian region

• Near St. Petersburg

What was the original purpose of the 'Mayak' site?

• To produce nuclear weapons

• To store agricultural products

• To generate electricity

• To conduct scientific research

What is the main source of contamination mentioned in the document?

• Industrial waste

• Radioactive substances

• Agricultural chemicals

• Household waste

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the email domain used by the author of the document?

• @gmail.com

• @telecom.ozersk.ru

• @yahoo.com

• @hotmail.com

What is the main topic of the abstract in the document?

• Economic development

• Storage of radioactive wastes

• Cultural heritage

• Climate change

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the main part of activity accumulated in Karachay Lake concentrated in?

• Surface water

• Mobile bottom sediments

• Air

• Vegetation

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Which radionuclides are mentioned as having specific activities in Karachay Lake?

• Uranium and Thorium

• Plutonium and Americium

• Strontium-90 and Cesium-137

• Radon and Polonium

What measures were taken to prevent future accidents at Karachay Lake?

• Evacuation of nearby towns

• Covering part of Karachay and recultivation

• Building a dam

• Draining the lake

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the role of public informing in solving Karachay problems?

• It causes panic

• It prevents social stress

• It is unnecessary

• It delays solutions

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3