US tests atomic bomb on Enewetak Atoll in Marshall Islands

US tests atomic bomb on Enewetak Atoll in Marshall Islands

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The video showcases the testing of atomic bombs at Eniwetok Atoll, featuring secret films by the Atomic Energy Commission. It highlights the destruction caused by the explosion, the countdown to detonation, and the subsequent rise of the atomic cloud. The video also mentions further tests conducted in Nevada and the development of more powerful bombs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of constructing various types of buildings at Eniwetok?

To create a realistic city environment

To demonstrate the bomb's power by destroying them

To provide shelter for the test observers

To test the durability of different materials

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the tanks play in the atomic test?

They were used to clear debris after the explosion

They were used to transport the bomb

They were tested for their resistance to the explosion

They provided security for the test site

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens immediately after the atomic explosion in the video?

The atomic cloud forms and rises

The buildings remain intact

The test is declared a failure

A loud noise is heard instantly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant information did the Atomic Energy Commission release in the films?

The exact location of the test site

The terrifying power of the atomic bomb

The names of the scientists involved

The cost of the entire operation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advancements were made in atomic bomb development after the initial tests?

Bombs that could be launched from space

Bombs with reduced environmental impact

Bombs that were completely silent

Bombs with even greater destructive force