When There Is a Negative Entry for Unilateral Transfers in the Balance

question 88

Multiple Choice

When there is a negative entry for unilateral transfers in the balance of payments, it means that

• A) there must be an offsetting positive sign in the financial account.
• B) U.S. residents gave more to foreign residents than foreign residents gave to U.S. residents.
• C) U.S. residents purchased less services from foreign countries than foreign countries purchased from U.S. residents.
• D) U.S. residents purchased more services from foreign countries than foreign countries purchased from U.S. residents.

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Definitions:

Discharge

The volume of fluid passing a point within a given time, commonly used in reference to the flow of rivers and streams.

Sediment Load

The total volume or mass of sediment that is being transported by a stream, river, or other fluid flow systems.

Sediment

Particles or fragments of rock, minerals, or organic matter that have been transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

Stream

A body of water flowing in a channel or bed, usually freshwater and moving towards a river, lake, sea, or another stream.