In which year did the disaster occur?
1986
How long can you live if you get an overdose of radiation (like the firefighters)?
(3 days) up to 3 weeks
What does the word 'contaminated' mean? The soil was contaminated due to radiation.
verontreinigd, besmet
How do you translate 'kerncentrale' into English?
power plant
What does the word 'toxic' mean? (Toxic fumes from the fire)
giftig
The firefighters were e............................. to radiation. (= blootgesteld)
exposed to
True or False? The scientist who investigated the disaster was found dead in his apartment.
True
What was the cause of the incident?
A failed safety test.
Some kids, who were born after the disaster, were ...
deformed
Can you visit 'Chernobyl'?
Yes, but you have to ask permission to the government.
True or False? Some citizens did not want to leave the area. They are still 'in the Zone'.
True
