Gamma Ray Bursts Are ____

question 11

Multiple Choice

Gamma ray bursts are ____.

• A) too weak to affect life on Earth
• B) an important influence on mutation and evolution
• C) the cause of the spectacular auroras at high latitudes
• D) triggers for solar flares and coronal mass ejections
• E) capable of causing mass extinction events

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Definitions:

Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows the costs of production as a function of the total quantity produced.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of goods produced; it's a method to calculate the cost per unit of production.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs (costs that change with production volume) divided by the quantity of output produced.

Diminishing Marginal Returns

A principle in economics where each additional unit of input results in a smaller increase in output than the previous unit, at a certain point.