Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Rivers are more vulnerable than lakes to contamination by plant nutrients, oil, toxins, and pesticides.
• B) Lakes are more susceptible to pollution because of little water flow.
• C) Eutrophication is a natural process and can occur without the influence of humans.
• D) Human activities can induce cultural eutrophication.
• E) Eutrophication is caused by inputs of nutrients from the surrounding land basin.

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Definitions:

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's everyday business operations, excluding expenses and taxes.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The total of all costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production, including expenses such as rent, utilities, and salaries of permanent staff in a manufacturing setting.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs, excluding fixed overhead costs.

Segmented Income Statement

A financial statement that breaks down income, expenses, and profit margins by specific segments, such as products, services, or geographical regions, within a company.