The Budget Deficit/surplus Projections for 2005 That Were Made in 2000

question 61

Multiple Choice

The budget deficit/surplus projections for 2005 that were made in 2000 were wrong because there was an

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

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Definitions:

Oligotrophic

Relates to bodies of water that have low nutrient levels and low productivity.

Algae

a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that live in aquatic environments, ranging from unicellular microalgae to large seaweeds.

Rain Shadow

Leeward side (side sheltered from the wind) of a mountainous barrier, which receives much less precipitation than the windward side.

Windward Side

The side of an island, mountain, or landmass that faces the wind and receives the most rain and weather due to prevailing winds.