The Potential Seventh Mass Extinction Refers to ____

question 61

Multiple Choice

The potential seventh mass extinction refers to ____.

• A) the loss of 50% of species on Earth, including dinosaurs, at the end of the Cretaceous
• B) the most extensive loss of species that occurred during the Permian
• C) what will happen to the human species if a nuclear war occurs
• D) the rapid loss of biodiversity due to human degradation of the environment
• E) events that occurred just before insects diversified on land

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Definitions:

Standards

Predetermined benchmarks or norms used for measuring performance, costs, and efficiency in production.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

This measures the difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the standard costs expected for the actual production level achieved, pertaining to efficiency in managing variable overheads.

Machine-Hours

The total operational hours recorded for all machines within a production process, serving as a basis for calculating machine-related costs and efficiencies.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, maintenance, and salaries for management.