Which of the Following Statements About Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is NOT true?

• A)It is the primary greenhouse gas.
• B)It is not naturally occurring.
• C)Its levels have increased due to burning coal,petroleum,and natural gas.
• D)Its levels have increased due to deforestation.

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Definitions:

Rate of Return on Investment

A measure of the profitability of an investment, calculated as a percentage of the original investment.

Net Present Value

A financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time.

Compound Interest

Interest earnings calculated on the base principal along with any interest that has previously accumulated from past periods on that principal.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset which spreads the cost evenly across the useful life of the asset.