The Great Mountain Ranges of Earth Have Been Produced by

question 117

Multiple Choice

The great mountain ranges of Earth have been produced by

• A) collisions between tectonic plates.
• B) volcanic eruptions.
• C) asteroid impacts because they are just worn-down crater walls.
• D) wrinkling of the crust as the interior cools and contracts.

---

Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the per-unit cost of production.

Economic Losses

Financial losses incurred by businesses or the economy as a whole, often as a result of unfavorable market conditions.

Oligopolists

Companies or entities that dominate a particular market, where a few businesses hold significant market share, potentially affecting prices and competition.