Both the governmental and Non Governmental Organizations have been propagating afforestation programmes. Due to the industrial revolution many countries have seen the rapid decline in forests. Cutting of trees is not only a threat to the environment but also to the quality of life and to the economy also. Reasons for the decline in forests : Explosion of human and livestock population Increased demand of timer‚ and fuel wood Expansion of the agricultural land Construction of the infrastructure
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remain constant. This change will: Answer | | increase variable costs | | | increase contribution margin | | | reduce fixed costs | | | reduce operating profit | 1 points Question 3 1. Answer the following questions using the information below:The West Company manufactures several different products. Unit costs associated with Product ORD203 are as follows: Direct materials $ 40 Direct manufacturing labour 8 Variable manufacturing overhead 12 Fixed manufacturing overhead 23 Sales
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In recent years‚ managers have become increasingly aware of how their organizations can be buffeted by risks beyond their control. In many cases‚ fluctuations in economic and financial variables such as exchange rates‚ interest rates‚ and commodity prices have had destahilizing effects on corporate strategies and performance. Consider the following examples: D In the first half of 1986‚ world oil prices plummeted hy 50%; overall‚ energy prices fell hy 24%. While this was a boon to the economy as
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Art‚ culture‚ and policy: three factors that govern our lives day in‚ day out. Although the relationship between them may not always be apparent‚ they both reflect and progress one another. If one were to change‚ the others would have to adapt. I’m Nick Thomsen‚ owner of Atlantic Records‚ long time social commentator‚ and avid fan of music. As can be inferred from the works of Irish poet Seamus Heaney‚ art has the power to redress social imbalances. However‚ politically based censorship is a roadblock
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society? Let us think from the perspective of societal ground zero. We have not been in existence for the past few thousand years. We have no ancestors to direct us‚ no rules to follow‚ and no experience to guide us. Imagine that we have not even come to be yet. Consider for a moment that society has yet to be established. Assume there are hypothetical homunculi with the sole task of devising the goals‚ the guiding light‚ for society. How would societal goals be designed so they are fair and just for
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significance: - Mangrove forests are among the most productive terrestrial eco systems and are natural and are a renewable resource. Mangroves are not a marvel just for their adaptations but also for the significant role they play in our environment. * Mangrove ecosystem act as Buffer Zone between the land and sea. * Mangroves protect the coast against erosion due to wind‚ waves‚ water currents and protect coral reefs‚ sea-grass bed and shipping lanes against siltation. They are also
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there should be 4 grams less of weight (subtracting weight of wrapper) which proves there is 4 grams of sugar in the gum. Materials: 1 piece of double bubble gum‚ scale‚ writing utensil Independent Variable: The chewing of the gum Dependent Variable: How much sugar is dissolved out of the gum Constant: Whoever is chewing the gum needs to remain the same. How much and how fast you chew the gum. Keeping your mouth closed while chewing the gum
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Many would agree that this view is true to an extent. If a person has the money then they are more likely to move houses as they can afford to. However‚ there are many in the position where they wish to move but cannot financially. So they have to stay where they are until they can afford to move to a different house. But many factors affect the prices of houses‚ the biggest being demand. The way to obtain finance is mainly through the banks‚ as they lend money to those who are potential buyers
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2) Other than informational gain I don’t see any other profit. Naval Facilities engineering 3) It does cite reliable source‚ such as the EPA web site 4) Yes it is unbiased and appears to be all facts no opinions 5) RSC.org also discusses environment risk assessment and is written by a Dr. who seems to have extensive credentials. 6) Yes it is a reliable source. It is a government website it references other notable sources. Article 2: 1) In this article there is a noted author Dr Salvatore
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Effects of the Industrial Revolution Working conditions What were the working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution? Well‚ for starters‚ the working class—who made up 80% of society—had little or no bargaining power with their new employers. Since population was increasing in Great Britain at the same time that landowners were enclosing common village lands‚ people from the countryside flocked to the towns and the new factories to get work. This resulted in a very high unemployment
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