________ Are the Three, Basic Categories of Rocks in the Rock

question 18

Multiple Choice

________ are the three, basic categories of rocks in the rock cycle.

• A)Crustal, lithospheric, and transform
• B)Sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic
• C)Sedimentary, igneous, and volcanic
• D)Weathered, sedimentary, and volcanic

---

Definitions:

Pretax Income

Income earned by a company before taxes have been deducted.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and sales commissions.

Fixed Costs

Financial obligations such as rent, salaries, and insurance that do not fluctuate with changes in production or sales levels.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable costs have been deducted, used to cover fixed costs and generate profit.