In which reactor it took place?
Reactor No.4,
What did they tell people to minimize the Chernobyl accident?
That it was just a small fire
Which contaminated food was the main route of radioactive iodine in children after the Chernobyl accident?
Cow's milk
Did workers exposed to radiation get adequate help?
No
What is the name of the city near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant?
Pripyat
When does it happen?
April 26, 1986
What characteristic of the Soviet system was evidenced during the Chernobyl accident?
The centralized authority
What kind of measures were strengthened around the world as a result of Chernobyl?
Radiological protection / nuclear safety measures
In which country is the current Chernobyl nuclear plant located?
Ukraine
What action did the government take after the Chernobyl accident?
Evacuation
Which nearby countries were affected and evacuated after the Chernobyl accident?
Belarus, Russia and Ukraine
What does the Chernobyl accident accelerate ?
the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
What was the name of the reactor?
RBMK reactor
How many workers remained after the evacuation to help in Chernobyl?
Approximately 600,000
Which country first detected the radiation and alerted about the Chernobyl accident?
Sweden
What type of cancer increased in children due to the consumption of milk contaminated with radioactive iodine after Chernobyl?
Thyroid cancer
What is the name of the survivor?
Nicola Isaiev
How many hours does it took to people evacuated the zone?
36 hrs
how was Chernobyl connected to the Cold War?
It exposed major weaknesses in the Soviet system/it revealed the secrecy of the government and the lack of transparency.
What were the global political consequences of the Chernobyl accident?
Loss of confidence in the USSR, increased tensions between East and West and weakening of the image of communism