What Prevents Each Spot on Earth from Experiencing Two High

question 43

Multiple Choice

What prevents each spot on Earth from experiencing two high tides and two low tides a day?

• A)the shape of the seafloor and coastline
• B)the shape of the tidal bulges
• C)the position of the Moon relative to Earth
• D)the position of the Sun relative to the Moon

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate estimated before a period begins, used to allocate overhead costs to products or job orders based on a chosen activity base.

Allocation Base

A measure of activity such as direct labor-hours or machine-hours that is used to assign costs to cost objects.

Manufacturing Overhead Cost

All manufacturing costs that are not directly associated with the production of a product, including indirect materials, indirect labor, and other expenses.

Departmental Overhead Rates

Specific rates used to allocate overhead costs to products or cost objects based on the expenses of different departments.