Costs That Vary in Total in Direct Proportion to Changes

question 47

Multiple Choice

Costs that vary in total in direct proportion to changes in an activity level are called ______ costs.

• A)fixed
• B)sunk
• C)variable
• D)differential

Identify factors leading to over-extraction or conservation of resources.

Learn about the dynamics of renewable resources and their sustainable management.

Comprehend the effects of market forces and external factors on the optimal extraction levels of resources.

Evaluate the role of property rights in resource conservation and the management of wildlife populations.

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Definitions:

Soil Erosion

The removal of topsoil by water, wind, or human activity, leading to loss of nutrients and soil fertility.

Alluvial Fans

Cone-shaped deposits of sediment crossed and built up by streams, typical at the base of mountain ranges in arid and semi-arid climates.

Hazardous Zone

An area that poses risks to human health, property, or the environment due to natural or human-made hazards.

Debris Flow Deposits

Accumulations of material, including rocks, soil, and vegetation, transported and deposited by fast-moving flows of water mixed with debris.