Nuclear History and Health Impacts

What was "The First Flash" at the Trinity Site in 1945?

• 1. A solar flare

• 1. A lightning storm

• 1. The first atomic bomb test

• 1. A scientific experiment on sound

Which communities were most affected by the long-term health hazards of the nuclear industry in New Mexico?

• 1. Urban professionals

• 1. Wealthy investors

• 1. Historically marginalized and rural groups

• 1. Tourists

What kinds of health issues resulted from nuclear activities in New Mexico?

• 1. Broken bones and dehydration

• 1. Cancer, radiation exposure, and toxic contamination

• 1. Allergies and asthma

• 1. Malaria and dengue

What does "Voices from the Fallout" refer to?

• 1. A science fiction podcast

• 1. A protest song

• 1. Community activism for environmental justice

• 1. A government speech

Which quote reflects the impact of the Manhattan Project on the American

West?

• 1. "The Manhattan Project both transformed and deformed the American West"

• 1. "The nuclear age was a simple victory"

• 1. "The Trinity Test had no lasting effects"

• 1. "New Mexico was unaffected by science"

Who was the scientific director of the Manhattan Project?

• Albert Einstein

• 1. Marie Curie

• Nikola Tesla

• 1. J. Robert Oppenheimer

Why is the Trinity Test still controversial today?

• 1. It was never completed

• 1. It had no scientific value

• 1. It exposed nearby communities to harmful radiation

• 1. It occurred during the Cold War

What does "Unsung Scientists" honor?

• 1. The animals used in lab tests

• 1. Female singers who supported the war

• 1. Women in the NM nuclear industry who made vital contributions

• 1. Scientists who protested nuclear testing

What role does New Mexico play in supercomputing and Al?

• 1. None

• 1. A small role in entertainment apps

• 1. A leading role through national labs solving complex problems

• 1. Only in school education

Why is it important for New Mexico students to learn about the state's nuclear history?

• 1. To memorize dates for tests

• 1. Because it affected global events and their local communities

• 1. So they can build bombs

• 1. It's not important