The Figure Below Illustrates How, Although Pines First Established Themselves

question 38

Multiple Choice

The figure below illustrates how, although pines first established themselves as the dominant tree in the Lake Michigan sand dune community, black oaks ultimately become the dominant species.
What best explains the gradual reduction of the pine?

• A) Oaks trap sand, causing the dune to level out; pines can only survive in the low, protected areas between the dunes.
• B) Pine needles and the shade from existing pines improve the soil composition and moisture, allowing oaks to become established and preventing new pines from surviving.
• C) Pines replace the grasses but this destabilizes the dune and increases the amount of moving sand; the loss of pines is not related to the presence of the oaks.
• D) Actually oak seeds were always present in the sand; they simply require more time to germinate.

Analyze the effect of inventory valuation methods on financial statements and tax implications.

Understand the ethical considerations in inventory management and reporting.

Explain the rationale and calculation of the retail inventory method.

Calculate the effect of inventory errors on financial statements.

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