"Life After People" The Story of Ecological Restoration Questions

Will Nuclear Reactors meltdown? Why or Why not? o Nuclear Reactors won't meltdown because they'll immediately shutdown in sleep mode. Where will the last glows of artificial light be seen? o The last glows of artificial light would be seen in the american southwest. How long could Hoover Dam continue to work? o Hoover Dam will continue to work forever, as long as there is water. How long would it take the New York Subway system to fill with water? o It would take 6 hours to fill the New York Subway with water. What will rats and mice survive on once they have gone through human produced food? o Once rats and mice have gone through human produced food, they will survive on cardboard and glue. Who are the first to colonize our vacated urban areas? Who would be second? 1. Coyotes 2. Bears In one year, who will intrude on the new layer of vegetation? o Weeds and Lichens will intrude the new layer of vegetation & Lichens. What will destroy our libraries? o Microscopic organisms like Mold Spors will destroy our libraries. What types of structures will far outlive those made of wood? o Rock structures will far outlive those made of wood. What is the estimated lifespan of CDs and DVDs? o The estimated lifespan of CDs and DVDs is a few centuries. In 100 years, Why will bridges finally fail? o Bridges will finally fail because the wires and cracks will break down because of no human maintenance. What is the great unknown? o The great unknown are the zoo animals, because we don't know if they will be able to escape the zoos. In 150 years, what will happen to subway tunnels at this point? o At this point, they'll be filled of water and will collapse.