The Light-Colored Silicate Minerals All Contain

question 43

Multiple Choice

The light-colored silicate minerals all contain

• A) iron.
• B) sulfur.
• C) calcium.
• D) aluminum.

Understand the difference between the federal budget deficit and the national debt.

Comprehend the factors that contributed to the change in the U.S. federal budget deficit between 1990 and 1998.

Analyze the consequences of increasing U.S. trade deficits.

Recognize the impact of the federal budget on interest rates, the U.S. dollar value, and the foreign trade balance.

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