CLEAN: Greenpeace warns of radioactive sea life off Japan

CLEAN: Greenpeace warns of radioactive sea life off Japan

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Science, Biology, Chemistry

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the severe contamination of marine environments near a nuclear power plant, highlighting the high levels of radiation found in seafood, which exceed safety standards. It emphasizes the need for improved government monitoring and the challenges faced in research and logistics. The ongoing release of radioactivity poses long-term risks to marine life and public health.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding seafood near the nuclear power plant?

It is too expensive.

It is contaminated beyond legal limits.

It is scarce and hard to find.

It is tasteless.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What specific risk does cesium pose in the marine environment?

It evaporates quickly.

It is easily filtered out by fish.

It remains in small particles that can be ingested by marine life.

It turns into a harmless compound over time.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the radiation levels in seaweed and fish compare to safety standards?

They are undetectable.

They are within safe limits.

They are slightly above the limit.

They are more than 20 times the safety standard.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is suggested for the Japanese government regarding the monitoring system?

To stop monitoring altogether.

To expand and strengthen the monitoring system.

To privatize the monitoring system.

To reduce the monitoring frequency.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge is mentioned regarding the transportation of samples for analysis?

Inadequate storage facilities.

Delays in bringing samples to Europe.

Difficulty in finding suitable packaging.

Lack of funding for transportation.