Identify a specific nuclear power plant at which a major accident has occurred. Explain one environmental consequence (other than effects on human health) of a nuclear power plant accident.
(2 points: 1 point for identifying a plant where a major accident has occurred and 1 point for explaining an environmental consequence of a nuclear accident)
The following are acceptable nuclear power plant accident sites:
- Three Mile Island
- Chernobyl
- Fukushima Daiichi
Correct explanations of environmental consequences due to radiation leaks include the following:
- Cancer/tumors in animals
- Radioactive contamination of plants or animals in food webs
- Genetic mutations
- Death of plants or animals
- Impacts on biodiversity
- Impacts on plant or animal population size
(Note: The explanation does not have to be linked to the specific accident;
however, if the explanation is linked, it must be correct.)