Since the 1990s, _________________ Have Killed an Estimated 30 Billion

question 26

Multiple Choice

Since the 1990s, _________________ have killed an estimated 30 billion conifers in the western United States.

• A)invasive fungi
• B)ladybird beetles
• C)pine shoot beetles
• D)bark beetles
• E)foresters

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Definitions:

Finance Company

A financial institution that offers loans, leases, and other financial services to consumers and businesses.

Conditional Sales Contract

An agreement for the purchase of goods that does not fully transfer ownership to the buyer until certain conditions, typically full payment, have been met.

Simple Interest

Interest calculated only on the principal amount, or the initial sum of money borrowed or invested, without compounding.

Finance Company

A business that provides loans to individuals and companies, unlike banks, primary lending revolves around installment credit and financing consumer purchases.