Chevron and Other Refiners Emphasize Material Resources in the Conversion

question 139

Multiple Choice

Chevron and other refiners emphasize material resources in the conversion process. This implies that the material resources are the ____ of the conversion process.

• A) catalyst
• B) technology
• C) output
• D) impetus
• E) focus

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Definitions:

Sherman Act

An essential United States antitrust regulation that forbids monopolistic actions and fosters a competitive environment.

Price-fixing

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Interstate Agreements

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