About What Percentage of Research and Development Spending by Businesses

question 139

Multiple Choice

About what percentage of research and development spending by businesses in the United States in 2012 went to development (innovation and imitation) and about what percentage went to basic and applied research and invention, respectively?

• A) 20, 80
• B) 40, 60
• C) 80, 20
• D) 60, 40

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Definitions:

Eutrophic

Describes water bodies rich in nutrients leading to dense plant life and algae growth, which can deplete oxygen levels and harm aquatic life.

Oligotrophic

Relates to bodies of water that have low nutrient levels and low productivity.

Algae

a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that live in aquatic environments, ranging from unicellular microalgae to large seaweeds.

Rain Shadow

Leeward side (side sheltered from the wind) of a mountainous barrier, which receives much less precipitation than the windward side.