| A | B |
|---|
| tank | large metal container |
| leak of radiation | dangerous nuclear material going into the air |
| were exposed to | had contact with |
| a close call | dangerous situation that could have been worse |
| melts | changes from a solid to a liquid |
| safety measures | actions to make something safe |
| atmosphere | air around our earth |
| things went terribly wrong | very bad things happened |
| weapons research | work to develop military equipment for war |
| utility companies | companies that provide gas, electricity, or water |
| come true | happen; become real |
| coal | black fuel found in the ground |
| oil | liquid fuel found in the ground |
| solar power | power from the rays of the sun |
| wind power | wind mills can generate energy |
| nuclear power first used for electricity | December 20, 1951 |
| nuclear energy becoming cheaper | 1960s |
| concerns about nuclear disasters | 1970s |
| Japan - what % of nuclear power | 35% |
| air | made up of gasses we breathe |
| humans need 6 quarts ? | 6 qts or 5.7 liters every minute |
| to agree | to think that |
| to estimate | to guess |
| to reply | to respond |
