Weapon of mass destruction

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/weapon-of-mass-destruction

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the categorization of wmds?Biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear weapons, distinguished by their scale of destruction
2. What is the nuclear-armed states?Nine countries currently possess nuclear weapons as of 2025
3. What kinds of weapons are considered weapons of mass destruction?The main types are biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear weapons. Each uses a different science trick to cause big damage.
4. How did chemical weapons first get used in war?In World War I, soldiers used chlorine and mustard gas. These gases made people cough, hurt their eyes, and sometimes died, showing how chemical weapons can change a battle.

Deterrence Theory: The idea that possessing powerful weapons prevents others from attacking due to fear of retaliation.
Arms Race: A competition between nations to develop and accumulate more powerful weapons.
Non-Proliferation: Efforts to prevent the spread of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction, to more countries.