Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Consequences

Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Consequences

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9th - 12th Grade

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The Fukushima disaster, triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami, led to a series of catastrophic failures at the nuclear plant. Despite initial warnings about the plant's vulnerability, the tsunami overwhelmed the sea wall, causing power loss and reactor meltdowns. Emergency measures, including seawater cooling, were implemented to prevent further explosions. The disaster resulted in a permanent quarantine zone and sparked debates on nuclear safety and energy policies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons for the evacuation of 50,000 households after the Fukushima disaster?

Because of flooding

To avoid aftershocks

Due to a lack of food supplies

To prevent exposure to radiation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Tokyo Electric Power Company report to Japan's nuclear safety agency on March 7, 2011?

The plant's vulnerability to tsunami forces

The plant's need for more staff

The plant's vulnerability to earthquakes

The plant's outdated technology

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate effect of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake on the Fukushima nuclear plant?

It caused a tsunami

It led to the shutdown of reactors 1, 2, and 3

It resulted in a complete power outage

It caused a fire in the plant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern after the backup diesel generators were flooded?

The plant would run out of fuel

The cooling systems would fail

The plant would catch fire

The plant would explode

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the risky maneuver agreed upon to prevent an explosion in reactor 1?

Injecting seawater into the reactor

Venting steam directly from the reactor

Shutting down all reactors

Evacuating all workers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the consequence of the hydrogen gas buildup in reactor 1 on March 12?

A fire broke out

A massive explosion occurred

The reactor was stabilized

The plant was evacuated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the status of reactor 3 on March 13, 2011?

It had suffered a partial meltdown

It was unaffected by the disaster

It was stable and under control

It was completely shut down

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