3 Human-Caused Disasters

3 Human-Caused Disasters

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores three major human-caused disasters: the Bhopal gas tragedy, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Each disaster is analyzed in terms of its causes, consequences, and the lessons learned. The Bhopal disaster involved a toxic gas leak, Chernobyl was a nuclear reactor explosion, and Deepwater Horizon was an oil spill. Understanding these events highlights the importance of safety protocols and decision-making in preventing future catastrophes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for studying human-caused disasters according to the introduction?

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary chemical involved in the Bhopal disaster?

Sevin

Methyl isocyanate

Methylamine

Carbon dioxide

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the disputed cause of the Bhopal disaster according to Union Carbide?

Design flaws

Faulty maintenance

Sabotage

Poor safety protocols

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did oil flow into the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon accident?

100 days

30 days

60 days

87 days