Accretion Specifically Refers to ____

question 31

Multiple Choice

Accretion specifically refers to ____.

• A)the passage of geologic time
• B)the rate of movement of a lithospheric plate
• C)chunks of crust added to a continent by collision
• D)the growth of continental shields

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Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

The total return expected on a bond if held until it matures, accounting for its current price, face value, interest payments, and time to maturity.

Zero-Coupon Bond

A bond that does not pay periodic interest and is sold at a deep discount from its face value.

Market Yield

The annual income return as a percentage of the market price of an investment.

Zero-Coupon Bond

A type of bond that does not pay interest during its life but is sold at a deep discount, providing profit at maturity when it is redeemed for its face value.