Starting in 2012, an Important Shift Occurred in the U

question 126

Multiple Choice

Starting in 2012, an important shift occurred in the U.S. trade in petroleum, which was

• A) a sharp decline in petroleum exports from the U.S.
• B) a significant increase in petroleum imports into the U.S.
• C) a significant decline in the petroleum imports into the U.S.
• D) a huge increase in petroleum exports from the U.S.

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Definitions:

Software

Computer programs necessary for directing the computer hardware to perform specific functions; refers to the application programs containing instructions to the computer that enable it to perform tasks. A computer, by itself, cannot do anything without software for accessing and inputting data.

CPU

The Central Processing Unit, also known as the CPU, is the main element of a computer responsible for executing the majority of computations within the system.

Hardware

The physical components of a computer system, including the processor, memory devices, and peripherals.

Software

Programs and operating information used by a computer to perform specific tasks.