The Arctic - End of Lesson Test (question 5 of 8) The threat of nuclear attack prompted the U.S. and Canada to construct the across the Arctic to detect inbound Soviet bombers and missiles.?

The U.S. and Canada constructed the DEW Line (Distant Early Warning Line) across the Arctic during the Cold War to detect inbound Soviet bombers and missiles. This radar system was designed to provide early warning of potential attacks, enhancing national security and defense capabilities in the region. The DEW Line extended across northern Canada and into Greenland and Alaska, playing a crucial role in monitoring airspace during a time of heightened tension between the superpowers.