
Chernobyl Reactor Concepts and Issues
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Physics, Science, History
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10th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary type of reactor used in the Soviet Union's power stations, including Chernobyl?
RBMK (Graphite Moderated Reactor)
BWR (Boiling Water Reactor)
PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor)
CANDU (Canadian Deuterium Uranium Reactor)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does graphite play in the RBMK reactor?
It acts as a coolant.
It moderates neutron speed.
It absorbs excess neutrons.
It generates electricity.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material are the control rods in an RBMK reactor primarily made of?
Graphite
Lead
Boron
Uranium
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the design flaw known as the 'end effect' responsible for?
Enhancing the control rod effectiveness
Causing a momentary power spike
Increasing the efficiency of the reactor
Improving the cooling system
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main objective of the safety test conducted at Chernobyl?
To test the emergency shutdown system
To increase the reactor's power output
To simulate a loss of grid power
To evaluate the reactor's cooling efficiency
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is xenon poisoning in the context of a nuclear reactor?
A condition where xenon gas enhances reactivity
A situation where xenon gas stabilizes the reactor
A state where xenon gas absorbs neutrons, reducing reactivity
A process where xenon gas increases the reactor's temperature
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the immediate cause of the explosion at Chernobyl?
A coolant system failure
A nuclear bomb detonation
A heat and gas explosion
A chemical reaction
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