Inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

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11th Grade - University

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The Chernobyl disaster released massive radiation, creating an exclusion zone. The Red Forest and local wildlife suffered severe radiation effects, with mutations in animals and plant death. Despite this, some species adapted, and the zone became a unique nature reserve. Large mammals thrive, but radiation still poses risks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the Chernobyl disaster?

A meteor strike

A terrorist attack

A failed safety test

A natural earthquake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Red Forest known for?

Its vibrant wildlife

Its resistance to radiation

Being a tourist attraction

The reddish color of its trees post-disaster

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which radioactive isotope is still a significant threat in the Chernobyl region?

Iodine 131

Caesium 137

Plutonium 239

Uranium 235

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have some bird species adapted to the radiation in Chernobyl?

By migrating to safer areas

By building nests underground

By developing higher levels of antioxidants

By changing their diet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a surprising outcome observed in the Chernobyl exclusion zone?

Complete extinction of all species

Flourishing populations of large mammals

Total recovery of the ecosystem

No change in the environment