Why Might an Area with a Large Amount of Limestone

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Multiple Choice

Why might an area with a large amount of limestone (CaCO₃) be less susceptible to acid rain?

• A)The acid in the rain is neutralized by the natural base in the limestone.
• B)The rain travels quickly through the porous limestone and therefore the rate of reaction is slower.
• C)Limestone is degraded by acid rain and therefore acid rain has the same damaging effects.
• D)Only acid rain made from sulfur compounds reacts with the limestone.
• E)none of the above

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Average Variable Cost

The variable cost per unit of output, computed by dividing total variable costs by the quantity of output produced.

Total Fixed Costs

The overall total of expenditures that remain steady, unaffected by how much is produced or outputted.

Average Fixed Costs

The constant production costs (unaffected by changes in output) divided by the production volume.

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