Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons Are Distinguished from One Another By

question 19

Multiple Choice

Cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons are distinguished from one another by:

• A) size
• B) speed
• C) direction of spin
• D) location
• E) destructive potential

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A type of stock that typically guarantees dividends and has priority over common stock in asset liquidation.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It is the share of profits and retained earnings that the company distributes to its shareholders.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as indicated on a certificate.

Dividend Yield

A financial ratio that indicates how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price, often used by investors to assess the income-generating ability of a stock.