Question

The Limited Test Ban Treaty forbids nuclear testing in every area but _____.

aboveground
outer space
underwater
underground

Answer 1

The correct option is: "aboveground"

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty is an international treaty, signed for the first time on September 10, 1996, which prohibits the conduct of nuclear tests in and by the signatory countries.

The treaty was opened for signature in New York on September 24, 1996, when it was signed by 71 states, including five of the eight with nuclear capacity. Currently, the CTBT has been signed by 178 countries out of a total of 195, and ratified by 144. On January 16, 2007 ratification of the treaty was completed by all European countries, with the ratification of Moldova.

Answer 2

The Limited Test Ban Treaty forbids nuclear testing in every area but "aboveground," since this is actually how conventional nuclear weapons are used (they are detonated before actually reaching the ground).