All of the Following Are Successes in Pollution Control Since

question 57

Multiple Choice

All of the following are successes in pollution control since 1970 except:

• A) improved water quality in rivers and streams.
• B) DDT, asbestos, and dioxins have been banned from use in the U.S.
• C) 75% reduction in sulfur dioxide and resulting acid rain.
• D) 98% reduction in lead levels in the air.
• E) 70% reduction in the use of CFCs and other chemicals that are contributing to the ozone hole.

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that vary with the production volume, such as utilities for machinery.

Standard Costs

Pre-determined or estimated costs used for planning and control purposes, often used to measure performance by comparing them with actual costs.

Direct Labour

The wages and other compensation paid to employees who are directly involved in producing goods or providing services.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the expected (or standard) cost of labor for the actual production level.