Question

Based on the following graph showing the nuclear weapons stockpiles of the United States and Russia between 1945 and 2005, what can you infer about the general trend of nuclear stockpiling in Russia?

A. Russia sharply decreased its nuclear stockpiles from 1955 to 1985 and then the
amount of stockpiles fell from 1985 to 2005.
B. Russia sharply decreased its nuclear stockpiles from 1955 to 1985 and then the
amount of stockpiles rose from 1985 to 2005.
C. Russia sharply increased its nuclear stockpiles from 1955 to 1985 and then the amount of stockpiles rose again from 1985 to 2005.
D. Russia sharply increased its nuclear stockpiles from 1955 to 1985 and then the amount of stockpiles fell from 1985 to 2005.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Russia sharply increased its nuclear stockpiles from 1955 to 1985 and then the amount of stockpiles fell from 1985 to 2005.

Step-by-step explanation:

We can clearly see two trends in the development and stockpiling of nuclear weapons by the former Soviet Union, according to the graph presented. The first trend begins in 1955 and lasts until 1985, where significant growth is evident. Then, from 1985, the trend is contrary, decreasing rapidly until 2005, returning to the levels it had in 1975.