Pesticides That Break Down Quickly in the Environment Are Called

question 58

Multiple Choice

Pesticides that break down quickly in the environment are called

• A)nontarget pesticides.
• B)nonpersistent pesticides.
• C)insecticides.
• D)persistent pesticides.

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Definitions:

Profitability Index

A calculation that determines the relationship between the costs and benefits of a proposed project through a ratio derived from present value of future cash flows divided by initial investment.

Net Present Value

An analysis that assesses the worth of a project or investment by comparing all incoming and outgoing cash flows against a discount rate.

Internal Rate Of Return

A metric used in capital budgeting to estimate the profitability of potential investments.

Payback Method

A capital budgeting method that calculates the time needed to recoup the initial investment from the cash inflows.