Refer to the Data Below and Using Year 1 as the Base

question 16

Multiple Choice

Refer to the data below and using year 1 as the base year, the real GDP in year 4 was approximately:

• A)$3,989 billion.
• B)$3,562 billion.
• C)$3,774 billion.
• D)$3,494 billion.

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

A measure of the amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment; it reflects the energy required to maintain the body's basic physiological functions.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain that plays a critical role in regulating hunger and thirst.

Begin Copulating

The initiation of sexual intercourse or the act of mating between organisms.

Instinct Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that behaviors are driven by innate instincts.