An Often Irreversible Shift in the Behavior of a Natural

question 19

Short Answer

An often irreversible shift in the behavior of a natural system is caused when an environmental problem builds slowly until it reaches an __________ __________ __________.

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Definitions:

Appeasement Policy

A diplomatic strategy of making concessions to an aggressive power in order to avoid conflict, most notoriously associated with British policy toward Nazi Germany in the 1930s.

Austro-Hungarian Empire

A dual monarchy in Central Europe from 1867 to 1918, consisting of Austria and Hungary, known for its diverse population and significant role in World War I.

Nonaggression Pact

A bilateral agreement in which two countries agree not to attack or support an attack against each other.

Joseph Stalin

A Soviet political leader who served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death in 1953, known for his authoritarian rule.