The Jokulhaup That Occurred in 1996 in Iceland _________________________

question 20

Multiple Choice

The jokulhaup that occurred in 1996 in Iceland _________________________.

• A) released poisonous gases that killed most of Iceland's cattle and sheep,leading to famine
• B) triggered a major tsunami
• C) melted part of the ice cap,releasing a flood that at its peak flowed as the second largest river in the world
• D) was triggered by a magnitude 9 earthquake
• E) produced a lahar that buried 5 small towns

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Definitions:

Bond Discount

The difference between the face value of a bond and its selling price, when the bond is sold for less than its face value.

Market Rate

The Market Rate is the current price or rate at which a good or service can be bought or sold in a competitive marketplace.

Issue Price

It refers to the price at which a new security, such as a bond or stock, is offered to the public for sale.