In 2008, American Taxpayers Were Effectively Bailing Out Financial Corporations

question 62

Multiple Choice

In 2008, American taxpayers were effectively bailing out financial corporations that had lost _____ of dollars on subprime mortgages.

• A) millions
• B) thousands
• C) trillions
• D) billions

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brainstem that bridges the medulla oblongata and the midbrain, playing a crucial role in many bodily functions, including breathing and sleep.

pH

A scale used to specify how acidic or basic a water-based solution is, where 7 is neutral, lower values are more acidic, and higher values are more alkaline.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, a vital sign used to assess overall health and respiratory function.

Carbon Dioxide

A greenhouse gas that is a byproduct of cellular respiration and fossil fuel combustion, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.