Why Does Stream Succession Rely Less on How Fast Organisms

question 103

Multiple Choice

Why does stream succession rely less on how fast organisms can move themselves than terrestrial succession?

• A) Most streams are short.
• B) Water can carry organisms from less-disturbed to more-disturbed sites.
• C) Most stream organisms are algae.
• D) Succession happens very slowly in streams.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate, indicating the efficiency of labor used in production.

Direct Labor Costs

Direct labor costs are the wages and benefits paid to employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services, constituting part of the total manufacturing costs.

Total Direct Labor Cost Variance

The difference between the actual direct labor costs incurred and the standard or expected direct labor costs.

Direct Labor Costs

Direct labor costs are the total amounts paid to employees directly involved in production, such as wages for hours worked on manufacturing goods.