Refer to the Figure

question 11

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.
The figure shows changes in biodiversity of different groups on continents versus oceanic islands. Based on this information, it can be said that, as compared to continents, oceanic islands

• A) are more biodiverse.
• B) show greater average increases in plants, fishes, and birds.
• C) show rapid increases in endemic species over time.
• D) receive more non-native species through immigration or introduction.

Understand the concept of operating income and how to calculate it.

Comprehend the sequence of major activities in an organization and how they contribute to business operations.

Identify and calculate cost of goods sold (COGS) in manufacturing.

Differentiate between various types of costs (fixed, variable, product, period) and their relevance to accounting and decision making.

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