Polar Oceanography Began With

question 21

Multiple Choice

Polar oceanography began with:

• A) Forbes.
• B) Wilkes.
• C) Thompson.
• D) Nansen.

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Definitions:

Capital Gain

The profit that results from a disposition of a capital asset, such as stock, bond, or real estate, where the sale price exceeds the purchase price.

Arithmetic Average Return

The simple mean of a series of returns over a period of time, calculated by summing the returns and dividing by the number of periods.

Multiyear Period

A span of time that covers more than one year, often used in planning, budgeting, or assessing performance over the long term.

Compound Return

The total amount of money gained or lost on an investment over a specified period, calculated by taking into account the effect of compounding.