Checks Are

question 26

Multiple Choice

Checks are

• A)not acceptable for settling transactions in most industrialized countries.
• B)less important than currency as a means of settling transactions.
• C)promises to pay on demand money deposited with a financial institution.
• D)promises to pay coins minted from precious metals on demand.

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Definitions:

Oxygen-demanding Waste

Organic waste material that reduces oxygen levels in water bodies as microorganisms consume oxygen to decompose this waste.

Organic Chemicals

Compounds containing carbon that are found in or produced by living systems.

Thermal Water Pollution

Pollution caused by discharging hot water or industrial effluents into rivers or seas, affecting aquatic life and ecosystems.

Cooling Towers

Structures that remove heat from water or other liquids through the process of evaporation, often used in power plants and industrial facilities.