As a Result of Diversions for Irrigation and Other Uses

question 50

True/False

As a result of diversions for irrigation and other uses in the United States, the Mississippi River often dries up before reaching the Gulf of Mexico.

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Definitions:

Profit Margin

A financial ratio indicating the percentage of revenue that remains as profit after accounting for the cost of goods sold and other expenses; a measure of profitability.

Investment Turnover

A financial ratio that measures the efficiency of a company in generating sales from its investments in securities or fixed assets.

Return On Investment

A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment or compare the efficiency of several different investments.

Investment Turnover

A measure of the efficiency of an entity in generating revenue from its investments, often calculated as sales divided by the average investment.