In 2011,an International Panel of Scientists Concluded That Because of a Combination

question 4

Multiple Choice

In 2011,an international panel of scientists concluded that because of a combination of habitat loss,overfishing,pollution,and ocean acidification,marine life is poised to enter a new period of ____.

• A) conservation
• B) resurgence
• C) mass extinction
• D) mass repopulation
• E) endangerment

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Definitions:

Preferred Dividends

Preferred dividends are payments made to holders of preferred shares in a company, typically at a fixed rate, and have priority over common stock dividends in terms of distribution.

Earnings per Share

A company's profit divided by its number of common outstanding shares.

Weighted-average Shares

A calculation used in financial reporting that adjusts the number of outstanding shares for their time outstanding during the calculation period.

Retained Earnings

Earnings accumulated by a company thus far, after subtracting any dividends or distributions made to shareholders.