Why Does Much of a Desert's Surface Consist of Sand,gravel,and

question 2

Multiple Choice

Why does much of a desert's surface consist of sand,gravel,and rock rubble?

• A)because clay minerals form slowly in a desert environment
• B)because wind blows away clay and soil before it can accumulate to great thickness
• C)because vegetation is sparse and cannot prevent erosion of soil
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

Covers indirect costs related to the production process, such as factory salaries, utilities, and rent, that are not directly tied to direct labor or materials.

Conversion Cost

Refers to expenses incurred in the process of transforming raw materials into finished goods, encompassing both labor and overhead costs in manufacturing.

Direct Labour

The workforce engaged in the hands-on manufacturing or processing of products, whose costs are directly assigned to the production cost.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, including utilities, maintenance, and factory management expenses, not directly tied to specific units produced.