Which of the Following Is NOT an Appropriate Term for the Required

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate term for the required rate of return?

• A)discount rate
• B)hurdle rate
• C)cost of capital
• D)All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Continental Crust

The thick, buoyant part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents, composed mainly of granitic rocks.

Asthenosphere

The semi-fluid layer of the Earth's mantle beneath the lithosphere that allows for the movement of tectonic plates.

Lithosphere

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle, involved in plate tectonics and continental drift.

Topographic Profile

A cross-sectional view of a portion of Earth's surface, showing elevation, relief, and slope of the terrain along a specific line.