What Caused Railway Transportation to Remain the Primary Transportation Source

question 29

Multiple Choice

What caused railway transportation to remain the primary transportation source over trucking until World War II?

• A)The country lacked of an interstate highway system
• B)Rail consolidation was more extensive
• C)Rail was faster,safer and more reliable
• D)Railroads could carry goods a further distance
• E)Companies preferred rail transportation for their goods

Analyze the role of mortality salience and terror management in shaping attitudes towards outgroups.

Understand the mechanisms through which prejudice and stereotypes can be transmitted across generations and within societies.

Explore the effects of reminders of race or mortality on political attitudes and behaviors.

Assess the influence of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism on judgments about other cultures and practices.

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Definitions:

Cost Structure

The composition of different types of costs within a company or specific project, often categorized into fixed and variable costs.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, which can then be used to cover fixed costs and contribute to profit.

Product Mix

The variety of products that a company produces or sells, considering the diversity in type, size, and quality.

Prime Cost

The sum of direct materials and direct labor costs associated with the production of goods.