CLEAN : Nuclear concerns push 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight

CLEAN : Nuclear concerns push 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Science, History

11th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the importance of communication channels in addressing socio-political concerns, such as climate change and nuclear posture. It highlights the lack of progress in US-Russian nuclear arms control negotiations and the implications of the Doomsday Clock being set at two minutes to midnight, indicating heightened nuclear tensions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What socio-political issue is mentioned as influencing current debates in Congress?

Healthcare reform

Education policy

Immigration laws

Climate change

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was the Doomsday Clock set at 2 minutes to midnight due to U.S. and Soviet Union hydrogen bomb tests?

1985

1991

1953

1962

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant factor contributing to the unpredictability of U.S. nuclear policy?

Economic sanctions

Military budget cuts

Presidential statements and tweets

International trade agreements

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of U.S.-Russian nuclear arms control negotiations?

Ongoing and productive

In the planning stages

Stalled with no negotiations underway

Recently concluded successfully

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the draft U.S. Nuclear Posture Review suggest about future U.S.-Russian relations?

Improved diplomatic ties

A return to a nuclear arms race

Joint space exploration initiatives

Increased economic cooperation

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