In the Context of Life in the Universe, Which of the Following

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the context of life in the universe, which of the following discoveries of astronomy suggests that there has been plenty of time for life to have appeared and evolved elsewhere?

• A) the universe is very large
• B) the universe is very old
• C) the laws of physics are the same everywhere
• D) the building blocks of life are common

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Definitions:

Carrying Value

The book value of an asset or liability on a company's balance sheet, calculated as the asset's original cost minus accumulated depreciation, amortization, or impairment charges.

Investment Income

Income earned from investments such as dividends on stocks, interest on bonds, or rental income from property.

Equity Method

The equity method is an accounting technique used for recording investments in other companies, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted thereafter for the investing company’s share of the investee’s profits or losses.

Carrying Value

The original cost of an asset, less any accumulated depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs, representing its value on the balance sheet.