Using Figure 12

question 38

Multiple Choice

Using Figure 12.11 in your textbook, which option correctly identifies a time that polarity changed from normal to reverse and back?

• A) normal to reverse: 3.04 million years ago, reverse to normal: 2.60 million years ago
• B) normal to reverse: 2.60 million years ago, reverse to normal: 1.79 million years ago
• C) normal to reverse: 3.33 million years ago, reverse to normal: 3.04 million years ago
• D) normal to reverse: 1.79 million years ago, reverse to normal: 0.99 million years ago

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest where the earned interest is added to the principal balance at the end of each month, so that the interest for the next month is calculated on a higher balance.

Quarterly

Pertaining to a three-month period or occurring every three months, often used in the context of financial reporting and dividend payments.

Compounded Quarterly

The process of calculating interest and adding it to the account balance four times a year, resulting in exponential growth.