Because of the Financial Crisis That Began in 2008, by the End

question 63

Multiple Choice

Because of the financial crisis that began in 2008, by the end of 2009:

• A)unemployment was in excess of 10 percent
• B)many homeowners owed more money on their mortgage loans than the their homes were worth
• C)home mortgage foreclosure rates and personal and business bankruptcies were increasing
• D)over 100 banks in the U.S.had already failed with over 500 more being considered financially weak
• E)all of the above are true

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Definitions:

Ventilation

The process of moving air in and out of the lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Diaphragm

A muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity, playing a major role in breathing.

Inhalation

The act of breathing in, which allows air or other substances to enter the lungs.

Upward

A direction or movement toward a higher position or place.