The Chemical and Physical Components of an Ecosystem Are Considered

question 17

Multiple Choice

The chemical and physical components of an ecosystem are considered to be ________ or nonliving.

• A) abiotic
• B) biota
• C) biotic
• D) abalone

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Definitions:

Cost Of Goods Sold

The direct expenditures involved in producing the products a company sells, namely labor and materials costs.

Adjusted Cost Of Goods Sold

The cost of goods sold after adjustments for changes in inventory levels, returned goods, and possibly other factors affecting the cost of sales.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost that was expected or budgeted.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected to produce a certain amount of goods, multiplied by the standard labor rate, indicating efficiency in labor use.