Weapons of Mass Destruction

Question 1

Nuclear War

Answer 1

War that uses nuclear weapons: weapons that work by creating a nuclear reaction in order to devastate huge areas and kill large numbers. E.g fission bomb (atomic bomb)

Question 2

Chemical Weapons

Answer 2

Weapons that use chemicals to harm humans and destroy the natural environment. E.g Napalm

Question 3

Biological weapons

Answer 3

Weapons that use living organisms to cause disease or death. E.g Anthrax

Question 4

Weapons of mass destruction

Answer 4

Weapons that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause great damage. E.g Missile

Question 5

Reasons why some people agree with nuclear weapons.

Answer 5

It keeps the country safe.

Check if other countries are attacking you.

Question 6

Reasons why people disagree with nuclear weapons.

Answer 6

It’s expensive to have weapons of mass destruction.

By having a weapon of mass destruction encourages other countries to have one too.