The Median Wealth (Net Worth) of U

question 13

Multiple Choice

The median wealth (net worth) of U.S. seniors in 2005 was about:

• A) $1,600.
• B) $16,000.
• C) $200,000.
• D) $1,600,000.

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Definitions:

Boreal Forest Biome

A vast biome characterized by coniferous forests, cold temperatures, and short growing seasons, located in the northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Deciduous Trees

Trees that shed their leaves annually, typically in the autumn, to conserve water during the winter or dry season.

Limnetic Zone

The open water away from the shore of a lake or pond extending down as far as sunlight penetrates. Compare with littoral zone and profundal zone.

Aquatic Ecosystem

A community of organisms and their physical environment interacting in a water-based environment.