Environmental Impacts
What species of crab has shown no ill effects despite high radiation readings?
Coconut Crabs
What Midwestern city have many Marshallese settled in?
Springdale, Arkansas
True or Flase: The Marshallese communities were removed from their islands with a clear resettlement plan.
False
Who were the two actors in the Cold War?
USA and the Soviet Union
How much did the U.S. government invest in nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands?
$10 Billion (Equal to $1 Billion at the time of testing)
What did the Marshallese nickname the Runit Island nuclear waste dome?
"The Tomb"
This Marshallese project was funded by a USAID grant
Moi Fish Hatchery
What are two reasons the Marshall Islands could potentially be uninhabitable? (Hint: Think about the future as well)
High radiation levels and Rising Sea Levels
What year did Operation Crossroads begin?
1946
Which presidential administration withdrew the limits of the Marshall Islands trust funds?
The Trump Administration
What temperature did surface seawaters reach during nuclear tests?
100,000 Degrees Fahrenheit
What is the name of the policy governing relations between the US and the Marshall Islands?
Compacts of Free Association (COFA)
What were two causes of malnutrition?
- food contamination
- water contamination
- Processed, western foods imported
Who was blamed for not upholding international human rights norms?
ICR (mention of UN for 2x points)
How did the GPD growth rate change after the COFA renewal?
It increased steadily
What percent of coral genera reside on the sunken naval vessels?
70%
What is the name of the sailing expedition conducted in 2023?
Our Life is Here
What is the name of Program 4, where project 4.1 derived from?
Biomedical Effects
Nuclear warfare has a strong influence on this international relations concept
Geopolitics
Which presidential administration promised $700 million in one-time aid to the Marshall Islands?
The Biden Administration
How thick is the concrete cap on the Runit Dome?
18 inches
What year was the Compacts of Free Association agreement implemented?
1986
What is the name of the only weapon that can defeat Godzilla?
The oxygen destroyer?
What two other island groups make up the Trust Territory of the Pacific, alongside the Marshalls?
Carolines and Marianas
What is one economic challenge that the Marshallese currently face?
Possible Answers:
Being on the US Dollar
Undisbursed Aid
Low GDP Growth Rate
Cash Economy
Tourism Industry