Increased Levels of Cesium Radioisotopes Released from the Fukushima Nuclear

question 15

Multiple Choice

Increased levels of cesium radioisotopes released from the Fukushima nuclear power plant were observed in ____.

• A)blue whales
• B)sharks
• C)bluefin tuna
• D)yellowfin tuna
• E)swordfish

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Paleozoic

An era in the geological timescale, occurring between 541 and 252 million years ago, known for significant developments in life, including the Cambrian explosion.

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Earth Materials

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Density

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