AP Environmental Science 6.H: Nuclear Effects

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.)