Uncontrollable fire at Monsanto chemical plant in Texas in 1947

A French freighter carrying nitrate fertilizer exploded due to an uncontrollable fire, causing a chain reaction that led to another massive explosion at the Monsanto chemical plant. The detonation was so powerful that it was felt up to 150 miles away.

What was the primary cause of the explosion on the French freighter?

• A collision with another ship

• An uncontrollable fire on board

• A storm at sea

• A terrorist attack

What was the immediate consequence of the freighter explosion?

• The fire was quickly extinguished

• The ship sank immediately

• The crew abandoned ship

• Flaming debris was scattered

What was the value of the Monsanto chemical plant that was destroyed?

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

• $25 million

How far away was the explosion at the chemical plant felt?

• 150 miles

• 100 miles

• 50 miles

• 200 miles

What was the result of the debris from the freighter explosion?

• It landed harmlessly in the sea

• It was collected for investigation

• It was contained by firefighters

• It caused another explosion