Nuclear Weapons Flashcards
What is the destructive energy of a nuclear explosion compared to?
Unlike any other weapon in the world
Where are nuclear weapons kept?
Only in secure facilities throughout the world
What type of nations have attempted to build nuclear weapons?
Nations with ties to terrorists
What capability do these nations lack for nuclear weapons?
Delivery capability, such as a missile or bomb
What is the deterrent to nuclear attacks?
Complete mutual annihilation
What has made the likelihood of a nuclear attack extremely remote?
Deterrent of complete mutual annihilation
What happened to many small nuclear devices after the collapse of the Soviet Union?
Their whereabouts have become unknown
What are small suitcase-sized nuclear weapons called?
Special Atomic Demolition Munitions (SADM)
What was the SADM designed to destroy?
Individual targets such as important buildings, bridges, tunnels, and large ships
What is a colloquial term for the SADM?
Suitcase nuke
What is believed about some of the SADMs?
Some are believed to be missing
Has information on the whereabouts of these devices been made public?
No
Fill in the blank: Nuclear weapons have a destructive energy that is unlike any other _______.
Weapon
True or False: All nations have the capability to deliver nuclear weapons.
False
