What types of radioactive debris were released when the nuclear reactor at Chernobyl exploded? *
graphite and uranium
radium and uranium
lead and hydrogen
chlorine and radium
How was the region surrounding Chernobyl affected after the explosion? *
Rodents carried radiation into nearby homes
The entire country was covered with smoke
Land, water, and food resources were contaminated by radiation
Some people became ill after the explosion, but there have been no lasting health problems
Why are the full effects of the Chernobyl disaster still not known? *
It has taken a long time for scientists to begin to study the problem
The effects of radiation may not show up for many years
People did not know about the disaster for many years
The nuclear plant is still actively melting down
Which of the following was a human effect of the Chernobyl disaster? *
High rates of cancer and birth defects
Government involvement in the town
Loss of income
None of the above.