The Conversion of Grasslands or Croplands to a Desert-Like State

question 19

Multiple Choice

The conversion of grasslands or croplands to a desert-like state ____. ​

• A)is known as deforestation
• B)is caused by overgrazing of livestock
• C)has occurred at the rate of 1 million square miles per year over the past 50 years
• D)is caused by "green" farming methods
• E)occurs primarily Europe

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Definitions:

Initial Investment

The amount of capital put into a project or business at the beginning, often used in capital budgeting to analyze potential returns.

Life Of Equipment

The estimated duration for which equipment can be expected to operate effectively and be used productively by a business.

Annual Cash Inflow

The total amount of money received by a company over a year, from operations, investments, and financing activities.

Discount Rate

The discount rate applied in the discounted cash flow method to calculate the current value of anticipated cash flows.