Which of the Following Constitutes the Biggest Drain on the Earth's

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following constitutes the biggest drain on the earth's carrying capacity?

• A) overpopulation
• B) petroleum consumption
• C) overconsumption of consumer goods
• D) logging of old-growth forests

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Definitions:

Fannie Mae

A government-sponsored enterprise established to expand the flow of mortgage money by creating a secondary market for mortgage loans.

Money Market Instrument

Short-term financial instruments that are highly liquid and considered safe, such as treasury bills and certificates of deposit.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a fixed dividend, senior to common stock but junior to bonds in claim on assets and earnings.

Commercial Paper

Short-term unsecured promissory notes issued by companies to finance their short-term liabilities.