Japan to dump radioactive Fukushima water into the Pacific

In 2011, Japan was struck by a massive earthquake and tsunami, leading to a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima plant. Three reactors melted down, releasing radioactive material. Efforts to decontaminate the site have been ongoing, with most isotopes removed except tritium. The Japanese government plans to release 1.23 million tons of stored radioactive water into the ocean by 2022, sparking opposition from environmental and fishing groups. However, many scientists believe the risk is low.

What natural events led to the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011?

• A volcanic eruption and earthquake

• A tsunami and earthquake

• A hurricane and earthquake

• A landslide and earthquake

What was the main consequence of the tsunami breaching the seawall at Fukushima?

• The power plant was completely destroyed

• The plant was evacuated without incident

• The nuclear reactors went into meltdown

• The seawall was permanently damaged

Which radioactive isotope could not be removed from the contaminated water?

• Tritium

• Cesium

• Plutonium

• Uranium

What is the Japanese government's plan for the stored radioactive water?

• To sell it to other countries

• To store it indefinitely

• To release it into the ocean

• To bury it underground

What is the main concern of environmental and fishing groups regarding the release of radioactive water?

• It will lead to more tsunamis

• It will harm sea animals and people

• It will increase global warming

• It will cause more earthquakes