NEWS ITEM 42 – DESTROYING NEWS ITEM 43 - NUCLEAR TESTSMISSILES

What was the purpose of the explosion of the nuclear warhead in Anturia?

• To demonstrate the country's power

• To serve military purposes

• To comply with international treaties

• To test the strength of the warhead

What did the delegates witness at the test range during the destruction of the medium-range missiles?

• The signing of a new treaty

• The launch of a missile into space

• The dismantling of a missile

• The removal of warheads from a missile

What is the main concern regarding the dismantling of the missiles covered by the treaty?

• The rendering of warheads harmless

• The transportation of the missiles

• The burning of rocket propellant

• The removal of radioactive material

What was the estimated strength of the nuclear warhead explosion in Anturia?

• 1,000 kilotons of TNT

• 500 kilotons of TNT

• 5,000 kilotons of TNT

• 2,000 kilotons of TNT

What marked the beginning of a new era in global disarmament according to the news item?

• The explosion of the nuclear warhead in Anturia

• The signing of a new treaty

• The destruction of the first two missiles

• The delivery of research studies at the conference

What is the main concern of ecologists regarding the nuclear blast in Anturia?

• The violation of international treaties

• The potential for a military conflict

• The impact on international relations

• The spread of radiation beyond the site

What must be done to render nuclear warheads harmless according to the news item?

• Return them to a weapons plant

• Remove their triggers

• Launch them into space

• Dismantle the missiles

What is the likely environmental challenge in the process of dismantling the missiles?

• The removal of rocket propellant

• The creation of air pollution

• The disposal of warheads

• The transportation of radioactive material

What is the status of Anturia in relation to international treaties restricting nuclear testing?

• It is a signatory to the treaties

• It has declared a moratorium on testing

• It is not a signatory to any treaty

• It has violated the treaties

What was the reaction of 'no-nuke' organizations to the nuclear test in Anturia?

• They supported the test

• They had no reaction

• They condemned the test

• They successfully prevented the test