A. Arizona (U.S.A.)
B. Chernobyl (undivided U.S.S.R.)
C. Pennsylvania (U.S.A.)
D. Moscow (U.S.S.R.)
Correct Answer: Chernobyl (undivided U.S.S.R.) ✔
Last Updated: March 11, 2019
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