-Which of the Following Best Explains the Pattern Shown in the Figure

question 27

Multiple Choice

-Which of the following best explains the pattern shown in the figure?

• A) Because penguins cannot fly, they are forced to remain in the Arctic, and there are few species of birds that can survive such harsh winters.
• B) Because polar bears prey on birds, there are few bird species that can live in the Arctic.
• C) Birds prefer to live near oceans, and proximity to the ocean has a great effect on bird diversity.
• D) Birds cannot breed where air is thinner because they cannot take in enough oxygen, so fewer species are found at high elevations.
• E) Polar and temperate regions are relatively species -poor because glaciation events repeatedly forced organisms toward tropical latitudes.

Prepare and interpret an income statement.

Understand the accounting equation and how specific transactions affect it.

Prepare and understand the balance sheet.

Calculate and analyze total assets and total liabilities in different scenarios.

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Setup Costs

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Operating Departments

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