Modern Global Concerns

Question 10 • W Geography_B_IC

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is best described as __________.

Answer

a treaty signed by 190 countries whose goal is to limit the spread of nuclear weapons

a treaty signed by five countries after World War II pledging not to use nuclear weapons

a treaty signed by the US and Soviet Union to freeze the number of ballistic missiles

a treaty signed by the US and North Korea to reduce the number of nuclear warheads

Explanation

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is an international agreement intended to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote cooperation on peaceful uses of nuclear energy and disarmament. It has 190 parties, making choice A, “a treaty signed by 190 countries whose goal is to limit the spread of nuclear weapons,” the best answer. The other choices describe different or inaccurate agreements.

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