Which of the Following Statements Regarding Tectonics Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding tectonics is true?

• A) Because of tectonic movements, Europe and Africa are drifting slowly toward the Americas
• B) When continental plates collide with continental plates, both plates usually subside
• C) When oceanic plates collide with continental plates, the continent usually rides up over the seafloor
• D) Because of tectonic movements, California is slowly increasing in size
• E) When oceanic plates collide with continental plates, the oceanic plate usually rides up over the continental plate

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Definitions:

Cost Driver

A factor that causes the cost of an activity to increase or decrease, such as machine-hours, labor hours, or production volume.

Budget Variance

The difference between the budgeted or planned amount of expense or revenue, and the actual amount incurred or earned.

Variable Overhead

Costs of production that fluctuate with the level of output, such as utility expenses and some types of labor costs, which are not directly tied to the volume of production.

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual amount spent and the budgeted amount for a particular cost or expense category.