Julia Provides More Than 50 Percent of the Support for Three

question 142

Multiple Choice

Julia provides more than 50 percent of the support for three individuals: Theresa,an unrelated child who lives with Julia all year long; Margaret,Julia's cousin,who lives in another city; and Emma,Julia's daughter who lives in her own home.Each of the potential dependents earned less than $4,000.How many dependency exemptions can Julia claim on her 2015 tax return?

• A)0
• B)1
• C)2
• D)3

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Definitions:

Oceanic Plate

A type of tectonic plate that consists mainly of basaltic crust and is denser than continental plates, often subducted under a continental plate at convergent boundaries.

Subducts

Occurs when one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the Earth's mantle due to plate tectonic processes.

Subduction Zone

A region at convergent plate boundaries where one tectonic plate moves under another into the mantle, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Seawater

The saltwater that makes up the oceans and seas covering more than 70% of the Earth's surface, comprising a complex solution of various salts and minerals.