The Power That Modifies, Influences, and Controls Climate Originates with the Sun

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Multiple Choice

The power that modifies, influences, and controls climate originates with the sun. The amount of sunlight striking a particular area of the globe determines the level of warmth and ultimately the movement of air and the amount of precipitation. Because the earth is a globe that rotates about a tilted axis, the amount of sunlight striking the earth varies by region and time. Gary S. Moore, Living with the Earth, 3^rd ed.

• A) Argument; conclusion: The power that modifies ... originates with the sun.
• B) Argument; conclusion: The earth is a globe that rotates about a tilted axis.
• C) Argument; conclusion: The amount of sunlight ... varies by region and time.
• D) Nonargument.
• E) Argument; conclusion: The amount of sunlight ... the amount of precipitation.

Recognize the characteristics and implications of being in a perfectly competitive market.

Grasp the concept of maximizing profits through marginal analysis in competitive markets.

Identify the effects of market prices on firms' production decisions in competitive markets.

Understand the impact of fixed and variable costs on a firm's operational decisions in competitive markets.

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