To Combat the Problem of Identifying Customers Who Pay with Cash

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Essay

To combat the problem of identifying customers who pay with cash or third-party credit card in the store, some retailers simply have their sales associates ask for identifying information like phone
numbers or addresses when they ring up the sale. What are the two limitations to this approach?

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Definitions:

Gradient

The change in elevation for a given horizontal distance.

Geologic Map

A map specifically designed to show geological features such as rock formations, fault lines, and stratigraphy.

Rock Units

Distinct volumes of rock or strata that are identifiable by specific characteristics, serving as the basic mapping divisions in geology.

Geologic Features

Natural formations and structures on the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and rivers, formed through geological processes.