Which of the Following Describes Why a Fluffy Covering of Snow

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes why a fluffy covering of snow is able to protect sensitive plants and their root systems from damaging low temperatures?

• A)Snow is a good insulator.
• B)Melting snow releases latent heat.
• C)Snow is a good emitter of infrared energy.
• D)Snow is a good reflector of sunlight.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant regardless of production or sales volume in the short term, like lease payments or wages.

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about cost behavior hold true for a specific operation or business.

Merchandising Company

A company that purchases goods in a finished state for the purpose of reselling them without further manufacturing.

Cost Structure

Cost structure denotes the various types of expenses a business incurs and is typically categorized into fixed and variable costs, influencing pricing and profitability.