The Logarithmic Scale Used to Measure the Strength of an Earthquake

question 44

Multiple Choice

The logarithmic scale used to measure the strength of an earthquake is the:

• A) Mercalli Scale.
• B) Richter Scale.
• C) Mohs Scale.
• D) Fujita Scale.
• E) Saffir-Simpson Scale.

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs incurred during the production process that do not vary with the level of production, such as rent for factory buildings, salaries of plant managers, and depreciation of manufacturing equipment.

Budget Variance

The variance between what was expected to be spent or earned, according to the budget, and the real amount that was spent or received.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual products or job orders, based on a specific activity base, such as labor hours or machine hours.

Fixed Component

The portion of total costs that remains unchanged regardless of the level of production or business activity.