Convection

question 49

Multiple Choice

Convection:

• A)is less important to making up the atmosphere's radiative energy deficit than is conduction.
• B)typically transfers heat downward during the day.
• C)plays no significant role at night.
• D)helps circulate heat throughout the atmosphere.

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Definitions:

Required Reserve

The minimum amount of funds that a bank must hold in reserve against deposits made by customers, as mandated by central banking authorities.

Excess Reserves

The amount of reserves that a bank holds beyond the required minimum, which can potentially be lent out to create new money.

Excess Reserves

The funds that banks hold over and above the required reserve ratio set by the central bank, which can be loaned out or invested.

Required Reserves

The portion of depositors' balances that banks must have on hand as cash or in reserves at a central bank, used as a measure to ensure liquidity.