In the Tree Below, Assume That the Ancestor Was an Herb

question 31

Multiple Choice

In the tree below, assume that the ancestor was an herb (not a tree) without leaves or seeds. Given this, the evolution of a tree habit in Lepidodendron, oak, and yew

• A) is an example of convergent evolution between Lepidodendron and the oak-yew clade.
• B) is an example of convergent evolution between oak and yew.
• C) is a homologous trait for oak and yew.
• D) a and c
• E) b and c

Analyze the impact of automatic stabilizers on budget deficits.

Evaluate the relationship between federal budget deficits and trade deficits.

Grasp the implications of discretionary fiscal policy on the economy.

Understand how deficits resulting from discretionary fiscal policies affect interest rates and the sale of government securities.

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