Is a Planet with a Moon Thought More Likely to Evolve

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Multiple Choice

Is a planet with a moon thought more likely to evolve life than a planet without a moon?

• A) No, there is no reason to believe the existence of a moon has any effect on the evolution of life.
• B) Yes. A planet almost certainly must have liquid water to evolve life. A moon will raise tides, which can help to wash minerals into the water, where it can provide a rich mixture conducive to the evolution of life.
• C) Yes, a moon can help shield a planet from impacts that could destroy life in its early, formative stages.
• D) The gravitational pull of a moon can help a planet establish a rhythmic day/night cycle, which is important for the evolution of life.

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Explain horizontal specialization and its forms.

Understand environmental complexity and how it impacts organizations.

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Definitions:

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or projected sales and the break-even point, measured to assess the risk of loss.

Sales

The total revenue earned from the sale of goods or services over a specific period of time.

Degree of Operating Leverage

The degree of operating leverage is a measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, indicating the sensitivity of operating income to changes in sales.

Net Operating Income

The profit derived from a company's core business operations, excluding expenses and revenues from non-operating activities.