C3 Plants, Notably Trees, Tend to Have

question 70

Multiple Choice

C3 plants, notably trees, tend to have:

• A) a lower ¹³C signal than C4 plants
• B) a higher ¹³C signal than C4 plants
• C) a higher ¹⁴C concentration and therefore appear to be younger than C4 plants
• D) a lower ¹⁴C concentration and therefore appear to be older than C4 plants

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Definitions:

Internal Rate of Return

The specific interest rate at which the sum of all cash flows from a project equals a net present value of zero.

Net Present Value

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Market Rates

The prevailing interest rates available in the marketplace for loans and deposits, set by the dynamics of supply and demand.

Net Present Value

The disparity between the current value of cash coming in and the current value of cash going out over a certain time frame, employed in capital budgeting to evaluate an investment or project's profitability.