The higher the risk of a security, the higher its expected return will be$.$ A bond's risk level is reflected in its yield, but understanding the different risks

involved when investing in bonds is important.

The following graph shows the relationship between interest rates and maturity for three security classes: US Treasury securities $($USTs$),$ AA$-$rated

corporate bonds, and BBB$-$rated corporate bonds. Use the selection dropdown lists to correctly associate each curve with its corresponding security

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