Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown
Grade 9•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain the causes and consequences of the Fukushima nuclear meltdown.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What event triggered the Fukushima nuclear meltdown in 2011?
2. Describe the main challenges faced during the cleanup process at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
3. Explain what corium is and why it poses a significant risk at the Fukushima site.
...and 9 more questions
Educational Video
Inside the Fukushima nuclear plant 12 years after catastrophic meltdown
PBS NewsHour