In Addition to the Number of Stocks Represented, a Difference

question 23

Multiple Choice

In addition to the number of stocks represented, a difference between the TSX 300 and the Dow is that the TSX 300:

• A)Dates back to the 19^th century while the Dow is a recent innovation
• B)Is value-weighted while the Dow is an equal-weighted index
• C)Includes foreign stocks while the Dow is domestic
• D)Index includes dividends in its return while the Dow does not

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Definitions:

Fluoresce

The property of absorbing light of one wavelength and then emitting light of a longer wavelength, visible as a bright glow under certain conditions.

Chloroplasts

Organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

CAM Plants

Plants that use Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, a photosynthetic adaptation that allows them to minimize water loss by opening their stomata at night.

Stomata

Tiny openings or pores in plant leaves and stems that control gas exchange for photosynthesis and respiration.