The Cold War

Close economic collaboration

Complete isolation from each other

Geopolitical tension and rivalry (correct)

Mutual military alliances

Because it was a war primarily focused on technological advancements rather than physical combat

As a result of the intense ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union

Because it was a war fought in extreme cold weather conditions

Due to the absence of large-scale direct fighting between the superpowers (correct)

By engaging in direct military confrontations

By supporting opposing sides in major regional conflicts known as proxy wars (correct)

By avoiding any involvement in regional conflicts

By signing peace treaties