The Soviet Union's Response to the Western Powers' Formation of the North

question 7

Short Answer

The Soviet Union's response to the Western powers' formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was to form the ____________________.

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Definitions:

Arête

A narrow ridge of rock which is typically formed by the erosion of two glaciers from opposite sides.

Cirque

A bowl-shaped, steep-walled mountain basin carved by glacier activity, often found at the head of a valley.

Hogback

A narrow ridge with steep slopes on either side, often formed by the erosion of tilted layers of resistant rocks.

Razorback

A sharp, narrow ridge or a serrated series of peaks often found in rugged mountains.