Which Ecosystem Makes Up Approximately 70% of the Earth's Surface

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which ecosystem makes up approximately 70% of the Earth's surface?

• A) aquatic; marine
• B) aquatic; fresh water
• C) aquatic; coral reefs
• D) terrestrial; tundra
• E) terrestrial; rainforest

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Definitions:

Glass-Steagall Act

A 1933 law creating a regulatory firewall between commercial and investment banking sectors to prevent financial crises.

Investment Banking

A segment of banking that specializes in providing various financial-related and advisory services to individuals, corporations, and governments in relation to underwriting, capital raising, merger, and acquisition, and other transactions.

Universal Banks

Financial institutions that offer a wide variety of banking services, including both commercial and investment services.

TARP Funds

Stands for Troubled Asset Relief Program, a program of the U.S. government to purchase toxic assets and equity from financial institutions to strengthen its financial sector during the 2008 financial crisis.