What Is the Primary Environmental Issue in Latin America

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the primary environmental issue in Latin America?

• A) agricultural runoff
• B) coastal erosion
• C) deforestation
• D) paving over fertile soil (urbanization)
• E) pollution from nuclear accidents

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced by a business within a certain period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

High-low Method

A technique used in cost accounting to estimate variable and fixed costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary in proportion to the level of production or business activity, such as materials and direct labor.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the volume of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.