Nuclear Programs Throughout the World
Before we begin our unit on nuclear programs and peace agreements, it is important that you know which countries have access to nuclear weapons. In today's activity, you will access a graph that shows data on countries with nuclear weapons, their capabilities, and their limitations.
Directions
1) Access the graph of Worldwide Nuclear Forces by visiting this website:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/summary.htm
2) In a separate window, access the CIA World Factbook's Index Page at:
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
3) Answer the following questions in a Word Document.
Terms to Know
ICBM- Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
SLBM - Submarine Launched Weapons
Questions
1) Which country has the highest number of nuclear weapons?
2) Referring to the CIA World Factbook, which country has the highest number of nuclear weapons per person?
Mrs. Hopper's Tip: Take the total number of nuclear weapons, divided by the total population of the country
3) Which country has the most warheads of Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles?
4) Rank the countries in order of deliverable nuclear weapons, 1 being the most, 7 being the least.
5) Some of the weapon types listed in the graph have links to further information. Click on the link and answer the following questions:
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1) Access the graph of Worldwide Nuclear Forces by visiting this website:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/summary.htm
2) In a separate window, access the CIA World Factbook's Index Page at:
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
3) Answer the following questions in a Word Document.
Terms to Know
ICBM- Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
SLBM - Submarine Launched Weapons
Questions
1) Which country has the highest number of nuclear weapons?
2) Referring to the CIA World Factbook, which country has the highest number of nuclear weapons per person?
Mrs. Hopper's Tip: Take the total number of nuclear weapons, divided by the total population of the country
3) Which country has the most warheads of Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles?
4) Rank the countries in order of deliverable nuclear weapons, 1 being the most, 7 being the least.
5) Some of the weapon types listed in the graph have links to further information. Click on the link and answer the following questions:
a) What
is the abbreviation, and what does the abbreviation stand for?
b) When was it first created, used, or bought by the country it is in?
c) If the description gives any other information you found surprising or interesting, briefly state it here.
5) In three paragraphs, answer
the following questions: b) When was it first created, used, or bought by the country it is in?
c) If the description gives any other information you found surprising or interesting, briefly state it here.
How
do you feel about nuclear weapons programs?
Do you think the world benefits from nuclear weapons?
Should any country be allowed to have nuclear weapons or access to nuclear weapons?
Should nuclear weapon programs be controlled? If so, how?
Remember: You can not have a wrong answer if you have a supported answer!
Do you think the world benefits from nuclear weapons?
Should any country be allowed to have nuclear weapons or access to nuclear weapons?
Should nuclear weapon programs be controlled? If so, how?
Remember: You can not have a wrong answer if you have a supported answer!
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