The Budget Deficit/surplus Projections for 2005 That Were Made in 2001

question 57

Multiple Choice

The budget deficit/surplus projections for 2005 that were made in 2001 were wrong because there was an

• A)unanticipated tax cut.
• B)unanticipated increase in interest rates.
• C)anticipated increase in immigration.
• D)anticipated increase in defense spending.

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Definitions:

Mean Surface Temperature

The average temperature of the surface of a planet or celestial body, which in Earth's case is significantly influenced by atmospheric composition and activities such as the greenhouse effect.

Sea Levels

The average height of the ocean's surface, used as a baseline for measuring elevation and depth on Earth.

Greenhouse Effect

A natural process where certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.

UV Radiation

Ultraviolet radiation, a type of energy emitted by the sun that can cause skin damage, including sunburn and skin cancer.