How Are Most Hydrocarbons Made

question 39

Multiple Choice

How are most hydrocarbons made?

• A)They are isolated from fossil fuels.
• B)They are made by plants.
• C)They are made at refineries.
• D)They are made in swamps.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Futures Contracts

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Hedge

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Strike Price

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Futures Option

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