Chernobyl Disaster: Key Facts and Impacts

Chernobyl Disaster: Key Facts and Impacts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The Chernobyl disaster of April 1986 remains a significant historical event. The explosion at reactor four was caused by a failed safety test, leading to a massive release of radioactive material. The Soviet Union's initial secrecy delayed evacuation, worsening the impact. Efforts to contain the disaster included building a sarcophagus and clearing debris. The long-term effects include health issues, economic costs, and political ramifications. Today, the site is a focus of research and limited tourism, with the exclusion zone remaining largely uninhabitable.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the Soviet Union's investment in nuclear power after World War II?

To provide power for military operations

To support the space program

To compete with Western countries

To reduce reliance on fossil fuels

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main objective of the tests conducted on Reactor 4 on the night of April 25, 1986?

To increase the reactor's power output

To test the reactor's cooling capabilities during a power loss

To improve the reactor's efficiency

To conduct routine maintenance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Soviet Union initially respond to the Chernobyl disaster?

By seeking international assistance

By attempting to keep the disaster a secret

By publicly announcing the disaster

By immediately evacuating nearby towns

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials were used to contain the fire in the exposed reactor core?

Water and foam

Sand, boron, clay, and lead

Concrete and steel

Carbon dioxide and nitrogen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the sarcophagus built around Reactor 4?

To serve as a tourist attraction

To house plant workers

To prevent further radiation leaks

To generate electricity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people were uprooted due to the exclusion zone established around Chernobyl?

100,000

200,000

500,000

335,000

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the long-term health impacts identified by a UN report following the Chernobyl disaster?

Increased cases of lung cancer

Increased cases of thyroid cancer in children and adolescents

Increased cases of skin cancer

Increased cases of leukemia

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