As Early as the 1700s, Scientists and Explorers Notice a Remarkable

question 20

Multiple Choice

As early as the 1700s, scientists and explorers notice a remarkable coincidence of shape of the Atlantic coasts of Africa and which continent?

• A) North America
• B) Australia
• C) Asia
• D) South America

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Type of security that signifies ownership in a corporation and represents a claim on part of the company's profits and assets.

Dividends

Disbursements issued by a company to its shareholders, representing a share of the company's earnings distributed to its stockholders.

Cash Dividend

A cash dividend refers to the distribution of a portion of a company's profits to its shareholders as cash.

Common Stock

Equity shares that represent ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.