Refer to Map 5

question 78

Essay

Refer to Map 5.2 and show the major cities and trade routes during the Han dynasty. What is the importance of the networks of rivers and canals? What is the Silk Road? Is there a connection between the location of the Silk Road and the location of the Great Wall?

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Definitions:

Static Budget

A financial plan that does not change or adjust over the period, regardless of any changes in business activity levels.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts to changes in activity or production levels, allowing for more accurate budgeting.

Actual Results

The actual outcomes or figures achieved by a business, contrasting with forecasts or budgeted amounts.

Revenue Variance

The difference between the actual revenue for the period and how much the revenue should have been, given the actual level of activity. A favorable (unfavorable) revenue variance occurs because the revenue is higher (lower) than expected, given the actual level of activity for the period.