A Zoologist Analyzes the Jawbones of an Extinct Mammal and Concludes

question 61

Multiple Choice

A zoologist analyzes the jawbones of an extinct mammal and concludes that it was an herbivore. The zoologist most likely came to this conclusion based upon the ________.

• A) position of muscle attachment sites
• B) shape of the teeth
• C) size of the mouth opening
• D) angle of the teeth in the mouth

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entries

Ledger postings concluded during the final phase of an accounting cycle to assign income and costs to their respective periods of occurrence.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer balances from temporary accounts to permanent accounts.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A compilation of all accounts along with their balances, post-adjustment entries, employed during the creation of financial reports.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary accounts to permanent accounts and prepare the company's books for the next period.