The Barren Surface Composed of Consolidated Material, Usually of Exposed

question 20

Multiple Choice

The barren surface composed of consolidated material, usually of exposed bedrock is _______.

• A) a reg
• B) an hamada
• C) desert armor
• D) an erg
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods, done four times a year.

Maturity

The date on which the principal amount of a financial instrument is due to be paid back in full.

Non-interest-bearing

Referring to financial instruments or accounts that do not earn interest over time.

Compounded Quarterly

Calculating interest by adding previously earned interest to the principal amount at the end of every quarter, leading to an increase in the interest amount over periods.