Why Did China Add $2 Trillion to Its Foreign Exchange

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Multiple Choice

Why did China add $2 trillion to its foreign exchange reserves between early 2009 and early 2014?

• A) to encourage free trade between all nations
• B) to keep the yuan from depreciating
• C) to keep the yuan from appreciating
• D) to slow down the growth of the Chinese economy

Comprehend the importance and application of topographic and geologic maps.

Recognize different types of maps and their specific uses in geology.

Understand the concept of stratigraphic sections and their use in depicting rock unit thicknesses.

Interpret the effects of igneous activity on surrounding rocks.

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Definitions:

Colossal

Extremely large or great in scale, size, or extent, often used to describe statues, buildings, and natural features of remarkable magnitude.

Oligopolistic Market

A market structure dominated by a small number of large firms, leading to limited competition and often collaborative behavior to control prices and market share.

Few Sellers

A market structure characterized by a small number of sellers, leading to a higher level of market power and potentially less competition.

Oligopolies

Market structures characterized by a small number of firms controlling a large portion of the market share, influencing prices and competition.