According to Crate, which of the following is a change to which the Sakha were forced to adapt at the turn of the 21st century?

a. a subtle and gradual, increasing change in the cycles and patterns of weather and climate
b. Soviet-era industrialization in the form of diamond mining
c. annexation of land by colonizers
d. land changes resulting from the fall of the Soviet Union


Correct Answer: a

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