In the Geologic Timescale,an Environmental Condition That Changed Prior to the Appearance

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the geologic timescale,an environmental condition that changed prior to the appearance of complex species,from eukaryote cells to animals and plants,was

• A) an "explosion" of simpler and diverse animals that helped develop ecological interrelationships among species.
• B) a large increase in atmospheric oxygen gas levels from photosynthesis in prokaryote cells.
• C) microevolution had to change the species traits enough that paleontologists could distinguish the geologic eras and periods.
• D) non-vascular and vascular plants had to develop the photosynthesis process and produce oxygen gas in the atmosphere.

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Offshoring

The relocation of a business process or operation from one country to another, typically to exploit lower labor costs or favorable regulatory environments.

Shipping Costs

Expenses associated with transporting goods from one location to another.

Raw Material Costs

Expenses associated with acquiring the unprocessed materials needed to manufacture a product. These costs are a significant component of total production cost.

Total Cost Of Offshoring

The comprehensive calculation of all expenses related to relocating business operations abroad, including setup, operational, and labor costs.