The Movement of a Substance from an Area of High

question 155

Multiple Choice

The movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of less concentration is called

• A) active transport.
• B) diffusion.
• C) endocytosis.
• D) facilitated diffusion.
• E) osmosis.

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Exchange Rate

The value of one currency expressed in terms of another currency, used in international trade and investment transactions.

Commodity

Basic goods used in commerce that are interchangeable with other goods of the same type.

Fixed Exchange Rate System

A currency system where the value of a currency is pegged to another currency, a basket of currencies, or a valuable commodity like gold.

Central Bank

The principal monetary authority of a country, which manages the country's currency, money supply, and interest rates.