At High Altitudes Atmospheric Pressure Is Lower Than at Sea

question 95

Multiple Choice

At high altitudes atmospheric pressure is lower than at sea level. Which of the following is true?

• A) Boiling water is cooler in Denver than in New York.
• B) Boiling water is hotter in Denver than in New York.
• C) Water boils at the same temperature in Denver and New York.
• D) We cannot predict the relationship between the boiling points in the two cities.

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Definitions:

Margin Call

A demand by a broker that an investor deposit additional money or securities to cover possible losses.

Initial Margin

The minimum amount of equity that must be provided by an investor when purchasing securities on margin, acting as a down payment on the purchase.

Maintenance Margin

The minimum amount of equity that must be maintained in a margin account to continue holding an investment, after initiating a position.

Margin Call

A demand by a broker that an investor deposit further cash or securities to cover possible losses in a margin account.