Atmospheric Scientists Anticipate a 3

question 47

Multiple Choice

Atmospheric scientists anticipate a 3.5°C temperature rise in the next century.What impacts would such a change bring?

• A) Some plant and animal species would migrate to cooler locations, whereas others would become extinct.
• B) There would be a positive impact on the world's agricultural systems as ocean evaporation and terrestrial rainfall increase.
• C) Sea levels could rise high enough to improve the ease of navigability and shipping.
• D) The polar ice caps would increase in size.

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Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or output, such as materials and direct labor costs.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, providing stability in a budget.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes to covering fixed costs and profit generation.