Compared to the Age of the Universe of About 14

question 11

Multiple Choice

Compared to the age of the Universe of about 14 billion years, the currently accepted age of Earth is about ________ years as determined by using radioactivity for dating rocks and minerals.

• A)4.6 thousand
• B)4.6 billion
• C)5.4 million
• D)13.7 billion

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Represents ownership shares in a corporation, giving shareholders the right to vote on corporate matters and to receive dividends.

Additional Paid-in Capital

The amount of money that shareholders have invested in a company in excess of the nominal or par value of the shares.

Shareholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, indicative of the company’s net worth.

Common Stock

Shares representing ownership in a corporation, giving holders rights to dividends and influence through voting.