Every Day,tremendous Amounts of the Sun's Energy Strikes the Earth

question 27

Multiple Choice

Every day,tremendous amounts of the sun's energy strikes the Earth.Why doesn't the Earth overheat?

• A)Much of the heat melts rocks,forming lava deep inside the Earth.
• B)Most of the energy is used in photosynthesis,to help plants grow and survive.
• C)The energy mostly is absorbed in various weather systems.
• D)The energy is ultimately radiated back to space.

Understand the concepts of experimental design and its types.

Recognize ethical considerations in research, including plagiarism.

Understand the role and process of pilot studies and observational methods in research.

Understand the structure and purposes of different types of reports.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividend

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Dividends Payable

A liability recorded on a company's balance sheet representing the amount of dividends it owes to shareholders.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has decided to keep and reinvest in the business, rather than distribute to shareholders as dividends.

Contra-stockholders' Equity

An account that reduces the total amount of stockholders' equity, such as treasury stock or accumulated deficits.