Some of the Ecological Problems Brought About by the Industrial

question 49

Multiple Choice

Some of the ecological problems brought about by the Industrial Revolution include:

• A)coal mines producing mountains of slag.
• B)iron smelting plants releasing smoke into the air.
• C)Industrial plants dumped waste into local rivers.
• D)the increased use of coal in factories in homes produced more air pollution.
• E)All of these were results of the Industrial Revolution.

Comprehend the effects of anthropogenic activities on climate change and loss of biodiversity.

Identify different forest management practices and their ecological impacts.

Understand the concept of wilderness and its legal importance in conservation efforts.

Recognize the importance of diverse ecosystems and their global distribution.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost Concept

The principle that costs vary in proportion to the level of production or activity. These costs increase as production increases and decrease as production decreases.

Markup Percentage

The amount by which the cost of a product is increased to arrive at the selling price, expressed as a percentage of the cost.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced by the business over the short term.

Product Cost Concept

The accounting principle that determines the cost of a product by adding the costs of raw materials, labor, and overhead incurred in its production.