When the Sun and Moon Are Separated by 90 Degrees

question 35

Multiple Choice

When the Sun and Moon are separated by 90 degrees in the sky, _________ tides occur on Earth when the strength of the tides are _________ than normal.

• A) spring; smaller
• B) spring; larger
• C) lunar; smaller
• D) neap; smaller
• E) neap; larger

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Definitions:

Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual amount of an input used and the amount that was expected to be used, measured in financial terms.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with the level of production or business activity, such as utilities or raw materials.

Rate Variance

The difference between the expected standard cost and the actual cost incurred, calculated for direct labor rate, overhead rate, or material price.

Standard Direct Labor-Hours

The estimated hours required to produce a units based on standard efficiency and productivity levels.