What is the main reason for studying human-caused disasters according to the introduction?
3 Human-Caused Disasters

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To ignore the data that could prevent them
To find a single cause for each disaster
To understand the series of bad decisions leading to them
To blame science for the accidents
2.
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What was the primary chemical involved in the Bhopal disaster?
Sevin
Methyl isocyanate
Methylamine
Carbon dioxide
3.
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What was the disputed cause of the Bhopal disaster according to Union Carbide?
Design flaws
Faulty maintenance
Sabotage
Poor safety protocols
4.
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What was the purpose of the test conducted at Chernobyl's reactor number 4?
To increase the power output
To test the backup diesel generators
To shut down the reactor permanently
To see how long turbines would run without power
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What was the immediate cause of the explosion at Chernobyl?
A sudden drop in power supply
The insertion of control rods
The lifting of graphite caps
The boiling of water in the reactor core
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the initial event that led to the Deepwater Horizon disaster?
A misinterpreted cement test
An explosion on the platform
A failed blowout preventer
A leak in the drill pipe
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How long did oil flow into the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon accident?
100 days
30 days
60 days
87 days
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