Nuclear War and Its Consequences

Which two countries are involved in the nuclear conflict described?

• United States and North Korea

• Russia and China

• United States and Russia

• United States and China

What are the three forms of energy released by a nuclear explosion?

• Radiation, sound waves, and light

• Blast pressure, sound waves, and light

• Radiation, thermal pulse, and blast pressure

• Thermal pulse, sound waves, and light

How is a ground burst nuclear impact similar to another catastrophic event?

• It is similar to a volcanic eruption

• It is similar to a tsunami

• It is similar to an asteroid impact

• It is similar to a hurricane

What is the potential outcome for the Western world in the event of a nuclear war?

• It will be completely unaffected

• It will face minor disruptions

• It will become a global superpower

• It will be wiped out for all practical purposes

What major consequence can result from the heat of nuclear detonations?

• A global flood

• A global firestorm

• A global earthquake

• A global drought

What happens to the Earth's climate when sunlight is blocked by nuclear fallout?

• The Earth experiences increased rainfall

• The Earth experiences a prolonged drought

• The Earth experiences a rapid Ice Age

• The Earth heats up rapidly

What is the primary problem caused by the heat from nuclear detonations?

• It causes widespread disease

• It causes increased volcanic activity

• It causes a global firestorm

• It causes massive flooding

What historical event is compared to the current nuclear situation?

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The Great Fire of London

• The eruption of Mount Vesuvius

• The asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs

What is the significance of the asteroid impact 66 million years ago?

• It caused the Ice Age

• It caused the extinction of the dinosaurs

• It led to the formation of the Himalayas

• It created the Grand Canyon