By Far the Largest Category of Goods and Services in the CPI

question 188

Multiple Choice

By far the largest category of goods and services in the CPI basket is

• A)housing.
• B)transportation.
• C)education & communication.
• D)food & beverages.

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Definitions:

DDT

Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane, a synthetic insecticide used historically for malaria and pest control, now banned in many countries due to environmental impact.

Nitrogen Cycle

A biogeochemical cycle that describes the transformations of nitrogen and nitrogen-containing compounds in nature.

Nitrogen Fixation

The process by which nitrogen gas from the atmosphere is converted into ammonia by certain bacteria, making nitrogen available to living organisms.

Denitrification

A microbial process occurring mostly in soil and aquatic environments, where nitrate is reduced and ultimately produces molecular nitrogen, removing it from the ecosystem.