In an Ecosystem,energy Differs from Nutrients in That

question 51

Multiple Choice

In an ecosystem,energy differs from nutrients in that

• A) energy is recycled through photosynthesis, but nutrients are recycled through the atmosphere.
• B) nutrients are recycled, but energy eventually moves out of the system and is lost.
• C) nutrients are recycled through plant roots, but energy is recycled through leaves.
• D) energy is recycled by producers, but nutrients are recycled by consumers.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Costs

The expenses incurred for raw materials that are directly involved in the manufacturing of products.

FIFO Method

A stock rotation system where the oldest stock (first in) is used or sold first (first out).

Equivalent Units

A concept in cost accounting used to allocate costs to partially completed goods, computed by assessing the work done as a fraction of the completed goods.

First-In, First-Out Method

An inventory valuation method that assumes the first items placed in inventory are the first sold; useful in managing and valuing inventory.