Which of the Following Is Incorrectly Matched

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

• A) abrasion - a hydraulic squeeze-and-release action
• B) competence - a stream's ability to move particles of a specific size
• C) capacity - the total possible load that a stream can transport
• D) fine particles physically held aloft in a stream - suspended load
• E) particles rolled and bounced along a stream bed - saltation

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Definitions:

Capital Asset Pricing Model

A model that describes the relationship between systematic risk and expected return for assets, particularly used in the pricing of risky securities.

Expected Return

The weighted average of all possible returns of an investment, considering all risks and the likelihood of each outcome.

Well-diversified Portfolio

An investment portfolio with a mix of assets designed to reduce exposure to risk by spreading investments across various sectors or asset classes.

Price of Money

Often refers to the interest rate, reflecting the cost of borrowing money or the return on savings, generally influenced by inflation, supply and demand for credit, and monetary policy.