Most of the Environmental Problems We Face Can Be Traced

question 359

Multiple Choice

Most of the environmental problems we face can be traced back to

• A)wars and conflicts between countries.
• B)the policies of greedy corporations.
• C)the human tendency to overuse natural resources.
• D)bias in research resulting from a political agenda.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income left over for the business after it has paid out dividends to shareholders, often reinvested in the business.

Dividend Restrictions

Limitations or rules imposed on a corporation's ability to pay dividends to shareholders, often due to legal, contractual, or financial conditions.

Public Corporations

Companies that have issued securities through an initial public offering (IPO) and are traded on at least one stock exchange or in over-the-counter markets.

Domestic Corporations

Companies that are registered and operate within the legal boundaries of a country, subject to its governance and taxation.