An Animal's Inputs of Energy and Materials Would Exceed Its

question 25

Multiple Choice

An animal's inputs of energy and materials would exceed its outputs

• A) if the animal is an endotherm, which must always take in more energy because of its high metabolic rate.
• B) if it is actively foraging for food.
• C) if it is hibernating.
• D) if it is growing and increasing its mass.
• E) never; homeostasis makes these energy and material budgets always balance.

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Definitions:

Net Operating Income

The profit a company makes after deducting operating expenses but before interest and taxes from its total revenue.

Direct Labor Cost

The expense associated with employees who physically convert raw materials into the company's products; considered a variable cost.

Absorption Costing

A method of inventory costing that includes all manufacturing costs, both variable and fixed, in the cost of a product.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only considers variable costs in determining the cost of goods sold and in calculating contribution margin.