The Text's Definition of Crisis Encompasses Three Interrelated Ideas

question 45

Multiple Choice

The text's definition of crisis encompasses three interrelated ideas. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

• A) Crises necessarily involve change.
• B) A crisis is a turning point with the potential for positive effects, negative effects, or both.
• C) A crisis is a time of relative instability.
• D) Crises necessarily lead to catastrophe.

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Definitions:

Nucleus Collision

An interaction where two atomic nuclei come into close contact and may result in a nuclear reaction or fusion, often studied in physics.

Atomic Element

A pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom distinguished by its atomic number, which is the number of protons in its nucleus.

Electrical Conductivity

A measure of how well a material allows the flow of electric current through it.

Valence Shell

Outermost orbital shell in an atom. The number of electrons in the valence plays a role in defining the electrical and physical characteristics of an element.