Chernobyl DisasterOnline version The Chernobyl disaster occurred on April 26, 1986, when Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded due to a failed safety test and rule violations. by Gabriel Castillo 1 When did the Chernobyl disaster happen? a It happened on April 26, 1986. b It happened in 1991. c It happened in March 1979. d It happened in December 2000. 2 Where is the Chernobyl nuclear power plant located? a It is in northern Ukraine, near the town of Pripyat. b In Russia, near Moscow. c In Germany, close to Berlin. d In the United States, in Pennsylvania. 3 Why did the reactor explode? a A terrorist attack caused the explosion. b Because safety rules were ignored, and there were power surges. c A meteor hit the power plant. d A tsunami flooded the reactor and caused a meltdown. 4 How long did it take to evacuate Pripyat after the explosion? a It took 36 hours. b It was evacuated immediately, within minutes. c People were never evacuated. d The evacuation took more than a month. 5 What was built to cover the damaged reactor? a A steel sarcophagus was built to contain the radiation. b A giant glass dome. c A massive underground bunker. d A concrete wall surrounding the entire city. 6 Can people live in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone today? a No, it is still too dangerous due to radiation. b Yes, thousands of people live there permanently. c Yes, it has become a major residential area. d Yes, the radiation disappeared completely after 10 years. Explanation 1 It happened on April 26, 1986. 2 It is in northern Ukraine, near the town of Pripyat. 3 Because safety rules were ignored, and there were power surges. 4 It took 36 hours. 5 A steel sarcophagus was built to contain the radiation. 6 No, it is still too dangerous due to radiation.
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