Examine the Five Words And/or Phrases and Determine the Relationship

question 45

Multiple Choice

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

• A) maximum sustained winds
• B) minimum central pressure
• C) sea surface salinity
• D) storm surge
• E) storm diameter

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods or activities, such as alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline, often intended to discourage their use or to raise revenue.

Sales Tax

A tax imposed by governments on the sale of goods and services, adding on to the purchase price paid by consumers.

Social Security Tax

A tax levied on both employers and employees to fund the Social Security program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivorship benefits.

Regressive

Relating to a taxation mechanism where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, disproportionately affecting lower-income earners.