An Elm Tree Is Heavily Shaded on One Side Due

question 15

Multiple Choice

An elm tree is heavily shaded on one side due to growth of a nearby tree.How would the elm respond to such a change in its environment?

• A)The elm tree cannot respond as only animals can respond to their environment.
• B)The elm tree would stop growing on the shaded side and grow more on the unshaded side.
• C)The elm tree would stop growing because of a lack of sunlight.
• D)The elm tree would become dormant until the nearby tree died.

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Degree of Operating Leverage

A ratio that quantifies the sensitivity of a company's operating income to its sales volume, indicating the impact of fixed and variable costs.

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