Both Spores and Seeds Are Dispersed in Order to Establish

question 128

Multiple Choice

Both spores and seeds are dispersed in order to establish new populations of individuals. But, compared to dispersing an individual spore, dispersing an individual seed is:

• A)more costly, but has a better chance of establishing a new sporophyte.
• B)less costly and has a better chance of establishing a new sporophyte.
• C)about equal in terms of cost and chances of establishment.
• D)less costly, but has a worse chance of establishing a new sporophyte.

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Definitions:

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual amount spent and the amount that was budgeted for a particular period.

Square Feet

A unit of area measurement equal to a square that is one foot on each side, commonly used in real estate and interior planning.

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the support of the production process that are not easily traced to specific products, essential for maintaining production equipment.

Favorable Variance

A financial term indicating that actual costs were less or actual revenues were more than what was budgeted or forecasted.