Describe the Primary (Or Traditional) Branches of Oceanography and Give

question 27

Essay

Describe the primary (or traditional) branches of oceanography and give an example of how modern technology has been used to advance our knowledge in the field.

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Definitions:

FIFO

FIFO, an acronym for "First In, First Out," is an inventory valuation method where goods purchased first are the ones sold first, affecting cost of goods sold and inventory on the balance sheet.

Inventory Costing Method

This involves various approaches to valuing inventory, including FIFO (first-in, first-out), LIFO (last-in, first-out), and weighted average cost methods, affecting the cost of goods sold and ending inventory valuation.

Physical Flow

The movement and processing of physical goods through the supply chain from raw materials to finished products.

Ending Inventory Value

The total value of all unsold inventory remaining at the end of an accounting period.