Which Is Least Likely to Be a Condition Conducive to the Formation

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which is least likely to be a condition conducive to the formation of hurricanes?

• A)a region of converging surface winds at the surface
• B)warm water
• C)​strong upper-level winds
• D)​cold air aloft
• E)​moist,humid surface air

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Definitions:

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that a bank is mandated by regulations to hold in reserve and not loan out.

Excess Reserves

The amount of reserves that a bank holds beyond the required minimum, which can be loaned out to generate earnings.

Open Market Operations

A monetary policy tool used by central banks to control the money supply by buying or selling government securities in the open market.

Reserve Requirement Ratio

The fraction of deposits which a bank is mandated to hold in reserve, either in its own vaults or with the central bank, rather than lending to consumers.