Natural capital includes resources such as air, land, and water that provide us with the goods and services on which our survival depends. Natural capital is the basis for everything we do as humans. One way to understand natural capital is to look at it through the lens of geography and how location, topography, and climate influence the conduct of international business. Topography influences language patterns. Climate influences settlement patterns. Water availability influences settlement patterns and their density. Proximity leads to trade relationships. All of these relationships influence trade.

The blumer company entered into the following transactions during 2012: 1. the company was started with $22,000 of common stock issued to investors for cash. 2. on july 1, the company purchased land that cost $15,500 cash. 3. there were $700 of supplies purchased on account. 4. sales on account amounted to $9,500. 5. cash collections of receivables were $5,500. 6. on october 1, 2012, the company paid $3,600 in advance for a 12-month insurance policy that became effective on october 1. 7. supplies on hand as of december 31, 2010 amounted to $225. the amount of cash flow from investing activities would be: