The Dow Jones Composite Index Combines the Dow Jones Industrial

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True/False

The Dow Jones Composite index combines the Dow Jones Industrial, Transportation, and Utility averages into an index of 65 stocks.

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Definitions:

Nontarget Pests

Species inadvertently affected by pesticides or other control measures meant for specific pests, often leading to ecological imbalances.

Transgenic Crops

Genetically modified plants in which one or more genes have been artificially inserted instead of the plant acquiring them through pollination.

Herbicide-Tolerant

Refers to plants that have been genetically modified to withstand the effects of herbicides, allowing farmers to control weeds without harming the crops.

Excess Herbicides

An overabundance of chemicals used to eliminate or manage unwanted plants, which can lead to environmental harm and resistance in plants.