The Run- Of- River Approach to Hydropower Often Involves _______________

question 9

Multiple Choice

The run- of- river approach to hydropower often involves _______________

• A)the most expensive type of dams to build and maintain
• B)diversion of a portion of a river's flow through pipes
• C)dams that are reliable but unsustainable
• D)the purchase of state- run dams by major corporations
• E)impounding water in reservoirs behind concrete dams

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost, which can indicate changes in materials prices or sourcing efficiency.

Direct Materials

Basic substances used explicitly in the production of a particular item, which can be directly linked to its creation.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected cost based on standard prices.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and constitute a significant portion of the production cost.