I) The nuclear age has provided us with nuclear power as an alternative to fossil fuels. II) In an are¬a directly affected by a nuclear explosion the effects would be catastrophic. III) People in other areas would suffer radiation sickness and there would be contamination of land, water and the at-mosphere. IV) The food chain would be affected and shortages would occur. V) Over generations, there would probably be deformities in many new-born children.