During the 1960s the Public Became More Concerned About the Environment

question 422

Multiple Choice

During the 1960s the public became more concerned about the environment. The concern at that time was sparked, in part, by:

• A) the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl
• B) the Exxon Valdez oil spill
• C) toxic chemicals in Love Canal
• D) the decline of the elephant herds in Africa
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained and saved for future use, reinvestment, or to pay debt.

Temporary Investments

Short-term investments in securities such as stocks and bonds, which a company plans to sell within a year.

Influence

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Operations

The day-to-day activities required for a business to function, including production, marketing, and management.