Chernobyl Disaster and Its Impact

The video discusses the Chernobyl disaster, its immediate and long-term effects, and the efforts to contain the radiation. It covers the construction of the sarcophagus and the new safe confinement, the exclusion zone, and the economic impact. The video concludes with a Skillshare promotion.

What was the primary cause of the Chernobyl disaster?

• A natural earthquake

• A meteor strike

• A combination of reactor design flaws and human error

• A terrorist attack

How far is Chernobyl located from Kiev?

• 120 miles

• 90 miles

• 60 miles

• 30 miles

What was the purpose of the Chernobyl exclusion zone?

• To restrict civilian access to the contaminated area

• To prevent further nuclear tests

• To build a new city

• To create a tourist attraction

How many people were called upon as Chernobyl Liquidators?

• 400,000

• 200,000

• 600,000

• 100,000

What was the main issue with the original sarcophagus?

• It was too expensive to build

• It was built in the wrong location

• It was made of wood

• It was not designed to last permanently

What is the New Safe Confinement designed to do?

• Contain the reactor and its contents for a century

• Provide housing for workers

• Serve as a museum

• Generate electricity

How long did it take to construct the New Safe Confinement?

• 10 years

• 7 years

• 5 years

• 3 years

What is the estimated increase in cancer rates in affected areas over the next 70 years?

• 10%

• 20%

• 28%

• 35%

What is the estimated economic impact of the Chernobyl disaster on Belarus?

• 500 billion dollars

• 301 billion dollars

• 200 billion dollars

• 100 billion dollars

Which disaster is considered the most expensive, surpassing Chernobyl?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Indian Ocean tsunami

• Fukushima nuclear disaster

• Mount St. Helens eruption