What Event Occurred in 1986 That Caused a General Public

question 52

Multiple Choice

What event occurred in 1986 that caused a general public shift in interest in nuclear energy?

• A)earthquakes impacting Japan's nuclear power plants
• B)the Chernobyl nuclear accident
• C)Global climate change due to burning fossil fuels was first well documented.
• D)Solar and wind technologies were revealed that could replace nuclear technologies.

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A preset reduction in taxable income on a federal income tax return, not requiring itemization of individual deductions.

Taxable Income

The sum of money that determines the tax liability of a person or business to the government, following the subtraction of deductions and exemptions.

Average Tax Rate

The fraction of total income that is paid as taxes, calculated by dividing the total tax paid by the total income.

Taxable Income

Income subject to tax, after deductions and exemptions, according to the laws of the tax system.