Why is Chernobyl ranking as the worst nuclear disaster in history?

released more radioactive fallout than any other incident in Europe

What is the most difficult hurdle Germany faces in totally eliminating their acid rain problem?

Getting other countries to stop their pollution that is affecting Germany

In what way does acid rain pose a threat to the German economy?

Acid rain damaged the timber industry

What is true about the Chernobyl disaster?

Can cause deaths many years after initial exposure

Which two main gases contribute to low-lying smog?

Carbon Monoxide and Nitrous Oxide

Western Europe is far ahead of Eastern Europe in solving pollution due to:

Eastern Europe being under the control of the Soviet Union and Communism

Which was NOT an affect from Chernobyl on human health?

People growing taller than ever before in the infected area

Acid rain is responsible for:

Germany's landmarks eroding made from limestone, concrete, and marble

Why is acid rain in Germany a concern to all of Europe?

The close proximity of European nations

Which is NOT a concern associated with acid rain in Germany?

Emigration resulting from job losses

This factor contributes to the air pollution problem in the U.K.:

Having many industrialized cities throughout the country

How did the Chernobyl disaster affect the environment?

Contaminated a 1,000 mile area with radioactivity

What was an effect of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster?

Drinking water was unsafe for months

Which was NOT a way that civilian populations were exposed to radiation at Chernobyl?

Direct contact with thermal radiation

What was the first reaction of the Soviet Union to the Chernobyl disaster?

To try to keep the disaster a secret

How did the British govt. respond to air pollution?

Creating "Smokeless Zones" around the U.K.

Which is one way European countries are attempting to reduce car emissions?

Passed laws requiring cars to have converters to clean exhaust

Which sentence describes nuclear fallout?

Radioactive particles are forced into the air then fall to the ground

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1
It is now safe to work in Chernobyl.
False
True
2
Why is Chernobyl ranking as the worst nuclear disaster in history?
released more radioactive fallout than any other incident in Europe
radiation is still leaking across Europe
It's the only nuclear accident to ever take place in Europe
It spread radiation to every country in Europe
3
Which language family has the most native speakers?
Romance
Germanic
Arabic
Slavic
4
A LOOK AHEAD- What religion is the largest in the world?
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
5
What is the most difficult hurdle Germany faces in totally eliminating their acid rain problem?
Getting other countries to stop their pollution that is affecting Germany
Their long time conflict with the European Union
Germany's economy has suffered tremendously
Their long time conflict with France
6
In what way does acid rain pose a threat to the German economy?
Germany paid for the damaged roads and bridges
Germany must pay for healthcare due to the issues caused by acid rain
Acid rain damaged the timber industry
Acid rain destroys the mining industry
7
Acid Rain is the result of?
A chemical reaction
PH levels being high
Air Pollution
Water Vapor
8
What is true about the Chernobyl disaster?
Can cause deaths many years after initial exposure
Chernobyl was immediately shut down after the disaster
It is now safe to live in certain areas surrounding the power plant
The city of Pripyat has been fully cleaned of all radiation
9
Which two main gases contribute to low-lying smog?
Carbon Monoxide and Nitrous Oxide
Hydrogen Oxide and Carbon Dioxide
Helium and Hydrogen
Sulfur Dioxide and Carbon Dioxide
10
Scientists believe that the area around Chernobyl will not be safe for living for?
20 years
20,000 years
2,000 years
200 years
11
Western Europe is far ahead of Eastern Europe in solving pollution due to:
Western Europe has less countries that burn fossil fuels
Being funded by NATO, who fund environmental solutions
Being funded by the United States
Eastern Europe being under the control of the Soviet Union and Communism
12
Which was NOT an affect from Chernobyl on human health?
Birth defects of many different varieties
People growing taller than ever before in the infected area
Autoimmune disorders
Increased cancer rates
13
Most countries in Europe belong to an organization that passed very strict environmental restrictions when formed:
The European Union (EU)
The European Clean Air/Water Pact (ECAWP)
The Free Trade Economic Organization (FTEO)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
14
Which is NOT an affect of Acid Rain?
Pollutes drinking water
Destroys vegetation
Damages structures
Causes breathing problems
15
What date did the Chernobyl Nuclear disaster occur
March 25, 1987
August 3, 1986
April 26, 1986
April 1, 1986
16
Which is a health effect associated with air pollution?
Radiation Syndrome
Skin damage
Pneumonia
Thyroid Cancer
17
Which man is common to all 3 major religions in the world?
David
Abraham
Muhammed
Jesus
18
Acid rain is responsible for:
Germany totally abandoning burning fossil fuels
Germany's landmarks eroding made from limestone, concrete, and marble
Monuments to be torn down and rebuilt with other materials
Genetically engineering plants to resist acid rain
19
Why is acid rain in Germany a concern to all of Europe?
The reduced trade with German resources
European countries relying on the water supply of Germany
The close proximity of European nations
The potential of extreme weather getting worse
20
Which is NOT a concern associated with acid rain in Germany?
Damage to historical statues and buildings
Emigration resulting from job losses
Contamination of drinking water
Harmful to natural habitats
21
This factor contributes to the air pollution problem in the U.K.:
Having many industrialized cities throughout the country
People choosing public transportation
Hydroelectric power plants
The U.K. not being able to afford numerous solar farms
22
How did the Chernobyl disaster affect the environment?
Killed all life within 1,000 mile radius
Started a fire that scorched over 1,000 acres of forest
Contaminated a 1,000 mile area with radioactivity
Made area around the reactor uninhabitable for 1,000 years
23
What was an effect of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster?
All nuclear power plants around the world closed
Forests became healthier than before
Drinking water was unsafe for months
People and animals did not get sick
24
Which was NOT a problem that the European Union passed pollution policies against?
Nuclear Power
Acid Rain
Air pollution
Toxic Waste
25
Which was NOT a way that civilian populations were exposed to radiation at Chernobyl?
Exposure to a radioactive cloud
Direct contact with thermal radiation
Contaminated agricultural products
Contact with radioactive dust and debris
26
Vegetation exposed to polluted air are better equipped to fight off disease and insects.
False
True
27
What was the first reaction of the Soviet Union to the Chernobyl disaster?
To alert the surrounding countries
To ask other countries for help
To try to keep the disaster a secret
To make a public announcement
28
How did the British govt. respond to air pollution?
Encouraging people to avoid public transportation
Creating "Smokeless Zones" around the U.K.
Offering incentives to people to leave the city
Issuing gas masks to people who lived in London
29
How long did the Chernobyl plant continue to produce electricity?
10 months
3 days
It was shut down immediately
14 years
30
Which is not an affect of air pollution?
Can be caused by sunlight
Damages structures
Causes breathing problems
Can be carried over to other countries
31
Which is one way European countries are attempting to reduce car emissions?
Use more solar and wind power
Ban the sale of cars imported from the United States
Ration the sale of gasoline
Passed laws requiring cars to have converters to clean exhaust
32
Which sentence describes nuclear fallout?
Radioactive particles are forced into the air then fall to the ground
Radioactive particles explode from the ground
Nuclear power plants around the world are closed due to disaster
Radioactive particles fall to the ground from an unknown source
33
What region has been particularly affected by acid rain?
Neuschwanstein Castle
The Rhine River
The Black Forest
The Berlin Wall and graveyard

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