Many of the World's Deserts Lie at 30° South and North

question 24

Multiple Choice

Many of the world's deserts lie at 30° south and north latitude because:

• A) falling air is compressed and becomes cooler, which enables it to hold more water vapor.
• B) sinking air absorbs water, the ground surface is dry, and rainfall is infrequent.
• C) rising air is heated and the moisture condenses.
• D) rising air absorbs water, the ground surface is dry, and rainfall is infrequent.

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Selling And Administrative Expenses

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Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost of materials, based on budgeted prices.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected to produce a certain level of output, often used to measure workforce productivity.

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