Question

final exam
agreement is reached
in 1963, u.s. president john f. kennedy met with the soviet leader, nikita khrushchev

• the two made an agreement known as the partial test ban treaty
• this agreement banned nuclear weapon testing everywhere but underground
• this not only helped calm public fear of nuclear war when seeing giant mushroom clouds erupt, but also helped reduce the risk of radiation in certain environments.

how did the partial test ban treaty help the environment?
increased the amount of toxic waste
decreased the need for pesticides
reduced the release of radiation

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each option

• Option A: The Partial Test Ban Treaty aimed to reduce radiation risks, not increase toxic waste.
• Option B: There is no mention in the text about pesticides in relation to this treaty.
• Option C: The text clearly states “This not only helped calm public fear of nuclear war when seeing giant mushroom clouds erupt, but also helped reduce the risk of radiation in certain environments.” which directly supports this option.

Answer:

C. reduced the release of radiation