The Ocean Current Known as the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic

question 49

Multiple Choice

The ocean current known as the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean is a:

• A) warm current flowing north from the equator
• B) cold current flowing north from the equator
• C) warm equatorial current flowing east into the Gulf of Mexico
• D) deep-ocean current that controls fish abundances in the southern hemisphere
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Average Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a company to receive payments owed by its customers for credit sales.

Inventory Turnover

A financial metric indicating how many times a company has sold and replaced its inventory over a specific period.

Quick Ratio

Current assets less inventories divided by current liabilities. A financial ratio that measures a firm’s liquidity, the ability to pay its bills in the short run, without depending on converting inventory into cash. Also called the Acid Test.

Current Ratio

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