Joints in the Landscape

question 68

Multiple Choice

Joints in the landscape:

• A) mostly form at depth and are uplifted to the surface
• B) can detach thin slices of rock parallel to the land surface
• C) cause highly jointed areas to be less resistant to weathering than more jointed ones
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Branch Plants

Secondary factories or operations set up by a company away from its main premises, often in different geographical locations.

Short Run

A period during which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability to adjust to changes in market demand.

Barriers to Entry

Barriers that impede or block new entrants from smoothly accessing a market or business sector.

Plant Size

Plant size refers to the capacity or physical dimensions of a facility where goods are produced, impacting the volume of production and potential economies of scale.