A Society That Is Based on the Harnessing of Machines

question 47

Multiple Choice

A society that is based on the harnessing of machines powered by fuels is called a(n) ________ society.

• A) horticultural
• B) agricultural
• C) postindustrial
• D) industrial

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Definitions:

Bonds Payable

Bonds payable are long-term liabilities representing money a company must pay back to bondholders by a certain date, including the principal and sometimes interest payments.

Long-Term Investments

Investments that a company intends to hold for more than one year, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and other financial assets.

Bond Investment

A bond investment involves lending money to an issuer (either corporate or governmental) in exchange for fixed income payments over a set period, culminating in the return of the original investment.

Long-Term Investments

Investments in stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments that a company intends to hold for a period longer than one year.