The _______________ Comet, Seen by Many in 1997, Came Within

question 47

Short Answer

The _______________ comet, seen by many in 1997, came within Earth's orbit around the sun (on the other side of the solar system) at about 320 million km away at its nearest point.

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Definitions:

Economic Crises

Periods of significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, and are normally visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production.

Environmental-protection Legislation

Laws and regulations enacted by governments to regulate activities that cause environmental degradation, and to protect natural resources and ecosystems.

Money Supply

The total amount of monetary assets available in an economy at a specific time, including cash, bank deposits, and other liquid assets.

Inflation Rate

The speed at which the overall price level for goods and services increases, leading to a decrease in buying power.