3 Mile Island

What news did Victor Galinsky receive regarding the nuclear reactor at 3 Mile Island?

• a. There was a successful test.
  

• b. There were high radiation and pressure readings.
  

• c. The reactor was shut down for maintenance.
  

• d. The reactor was upgraded.

  
  

What malfunction occurred at the 3 Mile Island nuclear power plant?

• a. The turbine failed.
  

• b. The cooling system broke down.
  

• c. The electricity supply was interrupted.
  

• d. The control room was flooded.

  
  

3. What was the public's fear associated with the nuclear accident?

• a. A power outage.
  

• b. A possible explosion.
  

• c. A radiation therapy shortage.
  

• d. A loss of jobs in the area.

  
  

4. What did officials consider as a potential solution to release the trapped hydrogen gas?

• a. Use robots to open the valve.
  

• b. Send in terminal cancer patients.
  

• c. Increase the reactor's pressure.
  

• d. Wait for the gas to dissipate naturally.

  
  

What was one of the first actions taken by the governor in response to the situation?

• a. Close the plant permanently.
  

• b. Call for an evacuation of pregnant women and children.
  

• c. Increase security around the plant.
  

• d. Conduct a public meeting.

  
  

What was revealed five years later about the reactor at 3 Mile Island?

• a. It was completely safe.
  

• b. Half of the fuel had melted.
  

• c. It had been repaired successfully.
  

• d. It was upgraded to modern standards.

  
  

How did the incident at 3 Mile Island affect public perception of nuclear power?

• a. It improved trust in nuclear energy.
  

• b. It led to a decline in nuclear power support.
  

• c. It had no effect on public perception.
  

• d. It increased the demand for nuclear plants.