Which of the Following Effects Can Occur Because of the High

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following effects can occur because of the high surface tension of water?

• A) Lakes cannot freeze solid in winter, despite low temperatures.
• B) A raft spider can walk across the surface of a small pond.
• C) Organisms can resist temperature changes, although they give off heat due to chemical reactions.
• D) Sweat can evaporate from the skin, helping to keep people from overheating.
• E) Water can flow upward from roots to the leaves in plants.

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Definitions:

Controllable Margin

A financial metric that represents the amount of profit or contribution margin that management can directly influence through its decisions.

Operating Assets

Assets that a business uses for its day-to-day operational activities to generate revenue, excluding investment and non-operational assets.

Return on Investment

A financial ratio that calculates the profitability of an investment by dividing the net profit by the initial cost of the investment.

Controllable Margin

The portion of profit or income that a manager can directly influence by controlling costs or increasing sales.