Which Statement Best Describes Ocean Sediments near Mid-Ocean Ridges

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes ocean sediments near mid-ocean ridges?

• A) The layers of sediment reach 150 to 200 feet in thickness near mid-ocean ridges.
• B) Ocean sediments are greater than 200 million years in age at mid-ocean ridges.
• C) Ocean sediments are nearly absent near mid-ocean ridges.
• D) The layers alternate between fine-grained sediments and lava beds near mid-ocean ridges.

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the estimated cost, indicating how well labor costs were controlled.

Direct Labor-hours

The complete tally of hours that workers, directly involved in making products or providing services, spend working.

Actual Direct Labor Cost

The total expense of labor directly involved in the production of goods or services, as it actually occurred.

Labor Rate Variance

Labor rate variance measures the difference between the actual labor costs incurred and the expected (or standard) labor costs, indicating discrepancies in wage rates or labor efficiency.