A Given Isotherm in the Northern Hemisphere During the Winter

question 60

Multiple Choice

A given isotherm in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter ____.

• A)bends equator-ward over the continents
• B)bends equator-ward over both the oceans and the continents
• C)bends pole-ward over the continents
• D)bends equator-ward over the oceans

---

Definitions:

Financial Instruments

Contracts that give rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.

Federal Government

A system of government where powers and responsibilities are divided between a national government and smaller administrative divisions.

TIPS

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are a form of U.S. Treasury securities designed to help investors protect against inflation, as their principal value adjusts with the inflation rate.

Treasury Bonds

Long-term government bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, typically with a maturity of 20 to 30 years and offering periodic interest payments.