In the Study of the Evolution of True Lemurs and Lorises

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the study of the evolution of true lemurs and lorises, which of these factors took place?

• A)The existence of an African loris in Egypt supports the idea that lemurs were from Africa.
• B)It is believed that lemurs colonized Antarctica by rafting over the Magellanes Channel.
• C)Lemurs were bats during early stages and flew to Madagascar from Africa.
• D)Discovery was made of fossils in the Yuma depression of Arizona.
• E)Hundreds of truly fossilized lemur remains were discovered in Madagascar.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A costing method that includes all manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead—in the cost of a product.

Variable Costing

A ledger maintaining technique that factors in only the variable costs incurred during production (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) into product pricing.

Absorption Costing

In this financial accounting strategy, the entirety of manufacturing expenses—encompassing direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overheads—are captured in the cost of a product.

Segmented Income Statement

An income statement broken down into segments or divisions of a company, showing financial performance for each separately.