Challenging Quiz on the Chernobyl Disaster
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Test your knowledge and see how many correct answers you can get out of 15 in this difficult quiz on the Chernobyl disaster.
1. When did the Chernobyl disaster occur?
2. How many people were initially killed by the explosions at Chernobyl?
3. What was the size of the initial exclusion zone around the Chernobyl plant?
4. Which radionuclides were particularly significant for the radiation dose delivered to the public?
5. How many people were estimated to have died from radiation-induced illnesses and cancer as a result of the Chernobyl disaster?
6. How much of the Chernobyl 4 reactor core's radioactive material was released into the environment?
7. How many people were evacuated as a result of the Chernobyl accident?
8. How many thyroid cancer deaths have been attributed to the Chernobyl disaster?
9. Which other countries were significantly affected by radioactive fallout from Chernobyl?
10. What was the major cause of the Chernobyl disaster?
11. How long did radioactive substances continue to be released into the air after the initial explosion?
12. How was the Chernobyl disaster classified on the International Nuclear Event Scale?
13. What was the radius of the subsequent expanded exclusion zone?
14. How many reactors were operational at Chernobyl at the time of the accident?
15. What was one major social issue caused by misconceptions about radiation after the Chernobyl disaster?
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