Question

What was the percent of uranium dioxide escaped to environment?

(a) 13-30

(b) 12-20

(c) 11-20

(d) 10-30

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This interesting question is from Landmark Episode in section Landmark Episode of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) 13-30

Explanation: Chernobyl 4 reactor contained about 190 metric tons of uranium dioxide fuel and it is estimated 13 percent to 30 percent of this escaped into the atmosphere.