What event triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011?

Fukushima Nuclear Disaster and Its Aftermath

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A catastrophic earthquake
A volcanic eruption
A severe thunderstorm
A large-scale fire
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the immediate consequence of the tsunami on the Fukushima plant?
It resulted in a nuclear explosion
It broke the backup generators
It led to a complete shutdown of the plant
It caused a fire in the reactors
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What method was used to treat the contaminated water at Fukushima?
Thermal evaporation
Chemical neutralization
Advanced Liquid Processing System
Reverse osmosis
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is tritium, as mentioned in the context of Fukushima's water treatment?
A naturally occurring form of hydrogen
A synthetic compound used in reactors
A highly toxic chemical
A type of radioactive waste
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Fukushima plant operators decide to release treated water into the Pacific Ocean?
To prevent the tanks from overflowing
To comply with international regulations
To reduce the plant's operational costs
To increase the plant's energy output
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which countries conducted an international study on the safety of the treated water released from Fukushima?
Japan, China, and Russia
Switzerland, France, and the US
India, Australia, and Canada
Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the result of the international study on the treated water from Fukushima?
It was deemed unsafe for release
It was below 1% of the regulatory limit
It exceeded regulatory limits
It was found to be highly toxic
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