Explain the nature and cause of fukushima nuclear disaster

Reference no: EM131498785

Chemical Hazard - Uranium & Nuclear Power

Radioactive materials are composed of atoms that are unstable. An unstable atom gives off its excess energy until it becomes stable. The energy emitted is radiation. Each of us is exposed to radiation daily from natural sources, including the Sun and the Earth. Small traces of radiation are present in food and water. Radiation also is released from man-made sources such as X-ray machines, television sets and microwave ovens. Radiation has a cumulative effect. The longer a person is exposed to radiation, the greater the effect. A high exposure to radiation can cause serious illness or death.

The potential danger from an accident at a nuclear power plant is exposure to radiation. This exposure could come from the release of radioactive material from the plant into the environment, usually characterised by a plume (cloud-like formation) of radioactive gases and particles. The major hazards to people in the vicinity of the plume are radiation exposure to the body from the cloud and particles deposited on the ground, inhalation of radioactive materials and ingestion of radioactive materials.

Task A: You will be assessed on your ability to conduct a geographical inquiry into one of the following major nuclear reactor disasters listed below and write areport as a culmination of your research. Please provide evidence of your research (notes, graphs, tables, diagrams, pictures) for marking when you hand in your formal report.

Task B: Answer two of the report topic questions as an in-class validation assessment. The questions will chosen by the Teacher and must be answered without the use of notes.

Research/Inquiry

- Focus Questions & Time Plan

- Notes - Detailed, Own Words, Comprehensive, Structured

- Collect information from a range of primary and secondary sources

- Diagrams, Data, Statistics - Relevant, Linked to either Chernobyl or Fukushima

- Reference List -Online Referencing Generator (Library Page Seqta)

Report:

1. Explain the nature and cause of either the Chernobyl or Fukushima nuclear disaster.

2. Explain the spatial and temporal distribution of the Chernobyl or Fukushima nuclear disaster.

3. Discuss the magnitude, duration and scale of either the Chernobyl or Fukushima nuclear disaster.

4. Discuss the environmental, economic and social impacts of either the Chernobyl or Fukushima nuclear disaster.

5. Stakeholders

Discuss the impact either the Chernobyl or Fukushima nuclear disaster had on two stakeholder groups
What are the stakeholders values and viewpoints as to whether or not the measures that have been put in place to potentially reduce human vulnerability in the future will be effective (will work)
What are the stakeholders values and viewpoints of the costs (economic & social) of such mitigation and adaptation strategies?

6. Explain one short and one long term risk management policy, procedure or practice that has been designed to reduce the impact of either the Chernobyl or Fukushima nuclear hazard.

Ensure your report makes reference to maps, diagrams, data and statistics from your research.

Attachment:- Assignment File.rar

Reference no: EM131498785

Questions Cloud

Create a siop lesson plan that integrates language objective : create new SIOP lesson plan that integrates language objectives, content objectives, and best instructional practices for ELLs, as well as authentic assessment.

Do first-mover options hold competitive advantage potential : Has your company relied more on offensive or defensive strategies to achieve your rank in the industry? What options for being a first mover does your company.

Explain the nature and cause of fukushima nuclear disaster : Chemical Hazard - Uranium & Nuclear Power. Explain the nature and cause of either the Chernobyl or Fukushima nuclear disaster

What are self-employment taxes : What are self-employment taxes? Are partners required to pay self-employment taxes on their shares of partnership profits?

Is your company vertically integrated : Does your company have the option to merge with or acquire other companies? If so, which rival companies would you like to acquire or merge with?

Calculate the total amount of interest earned : Calculate the total amount of interest earned, and compare it to the final account balance.

Integration of diverse systems : How do B2B integration, Enterprise Application Integration and Application to Application integration fit into the scheme of business systems integration?

Reviews

len1498785

5/17/2017 4:40:15 AM

Subject : Geography. Presents very detailed and comprehensive notes, which include clearly defined aims, geographical inquiry questions and appropriate methodology. Collects information from a range of primary and secondary sources and secondary sources and records very detailed observations relating to the inquiry based questions and the Chernobyl or Fukushima disasters. These sources include: diagrams, data and statistics relating to either the Chernobyl or Fukushima disasters. All sources of information are acknowledged using the Havard Author Date System. Correct Format. Highly detailed, comprehensive and accurate discussion, which provides thorough and integrated accounts on the nature and cause of the Chernobyl or Fukushima nuclear disaster. Extensive use of detailed and accurate geographical terminology and evidence employed in a manner that comprehensively supports the discussion. Uses data (e.g. examples, sources and statistics) that develops and strengthens the discussion.

len1498785

5/17/2017 4:40:05 AM

Provides a very detailed and comprehensive discussion on the spatial and temporal (i.e. where and the time in which the event occurred) distribution of the Chernobyl of Fukushima nuclear disaster. Extensive use of geographical terminology and data to enhance, develop and support the discussion. Provides a very detailed and comprehensive discussion on the magnitude, duration and scale of either the Chernobyl or Fukushima nuclear disaster referring to specific locations, timeframes and the size, on the local and global scale. Extensive use of detailed evidence that comprehensively supports the discussion. Uses data, (e.g. examples, sources and statistics) to develop and strengthen the discussion with accurate geographical terminology and concepts.

len1498785

5/17/2017 4:39:58 AM

Detailed and very comprehensive discussion on the environmental, economic and social impacts of either the Chernobyl or Fukushima nuclear disaster. Uses specific examples of people and places that have been affected a range of scales from local to global. Extensive use of detailed evidence that comprehensively supports the discussion. Uses data, (e.g. examples, sources and statistics) to develop and strengthen the discussion with accurate geographical terminology and concepts. Detailed and very comprehensive discussion using specific examples on one short and one long term risk management, policy, procedure or practice designed to reduce the impact of either the Chernobyl or Fukushima nuclear disaster. Key detail relating to the positive impact the specific risk management, policy, procedure or practice has made is accurately explained. Extensive use of detailed evidence that comprehensively supports the discussion. Uses data, (e.g. examples, sources and statistics) to develop and strengthen the discussion with accurate geographical terminology and concepts.

Write a Review

Required(*) Message

Disorder paper: schizophrenia

Schizophrenia does not really have just one single cause. It is a possibility that this disorder could be inherited but not all doctors are sure.

Discuss symptoms of autism spectrum disorder

Discuss symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in light of normal development in the following domains: language, cognition, emotion, and social. In other words, what is noticeably abnormal in children with autism spectrum disorder versus what you m..

Create a newsletter for current and future employees

Create a newsletter for current and future employees of your scenario organisation - own communications approach that addresses individual and team needs.

An analysis of project tasks and phases

Reflect on your readings for this unit and familiarize yourself with the project planning tools explored and Pay specific attention to the Work Breakdown Structure and Gantt chart from your Resources - Review your scenario. Begin to conceptualize whi..

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

Submit Assignment

User Account

All Pages