Question
What was the impact of the nuclear accident on Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania?
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Responses
The accident created a greater interest in and funding for nuclear energy.
The accident created a greater interest in and funding for nuclear energy.
The accident killed thousands of sea birds, seals, and dolphins in the area.
The accident killed thousands of sea birds, seals, and dolphins in the area.
The accident caused radioactive gases to be released into the atmosphere.
The accident caused radioactive gases to be released into the atmosphere.
The accident made the surrounding area uninhabitable for decades afterward.
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Responses
The accident created a greater interest in and funding for nuclear energy.
The accident created a greater interest in and funding for nuclear energy.
The accident killed thousands of sea birds, seals, and dolphins in the area.
The accident killed thousands of sea birds, seals, and dolphins in the area.
The accident caused radioactive gases to be released into the atmosphere.
The accident caused radioactive gases to be released into the atmosphere.
The accident made the surrounding area uninhabitable for decades afterward.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**The accident caused radioactive gases to be released into the atmosphere.**
The Three Mile Island accident in 1979 was a partial meltdown of reactor number 2, which resulted in the release of small amounts of radioactive gases. However, it did not make the surrounding area uninhabitable or kill thousands of sea birds, seals, and dolphins. The event led to significant changes in nuclear regulation and affected public perception of nuclear energy, but did not lead to increased funding for nuclear energy.
**The accident caused radioactive gases to be released into the atmosphere.**
The Three Mile Island accident in 1979 was a partial meltdown of reactor number 2, which resulted in the release of small amounts of radioactive gases. However, it did not make the surrounding area uninhabitable or kill thousands of sea birds, seals, and dolphins. The event led to significant changes in nuclear regulation and affected public perception of nuclear energy, but did not lead to increased funding for nuclear energy.