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

Chernobyl Disaster: Key Facts and Impacts

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To provide power for military operations
To support the space program
To compete with Western countries
To reduce reliance on fossil fuels
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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
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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
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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
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Approximately how many people were uprooted due to the exclusion zone established around Chernobyl?
100,000
200,000
500,000
335,000
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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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