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Sour Apple: A weak hit that leaves leaves the 5-7, 5-10 or 5-7-10 split; also, the 5-7-10 split itself. Also known as the lily.

Resource Partitioning: The division of resources such that a few dominant species exploit most of the available resources while other species divide the remainder; helps explain why a few species are abundant in a . . . View Full Definition

Resource Management Plan (RMP): A BLM planning document, prepared in accordance with Section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. The plan contains guidelines for making resource management decisions for spec . . . View Full Definition

Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS): A method used by MCOs of determining provider reimbursement that attempts to take into account, when assigning a weighted value to medical procedures or services, all resources that physicia . . . View Full Definition

Rural Sourcing: An outsourcing method that is based on transferring jobs away from higher cost urban areas to lower cost rural areas.

Sour: A spirit-based cocktail containing sugar, and lemon or lime juice

Sole Source Bid: This refers to the required bidding process for infant formula sold through the WIC program. It offers an infant formula manufacturer the option of bidding to be the only provider of infant . . . View Full Definition

Secondary Source: Literary scholars distinguish between primary sources, secondary sources, and educational resources. Students should also. To understand the difference, click here.

Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA): (1976, 1984) This Act regulates management and disposal of hazardous wastes currently generated, treated, stored, disposed of, or distributed.

Resource Conservation And Development Program (RC and D): The RC&D program, initiated in 1962 under authority of Food and Agriculture Act of 1962 (P.L. 87-703), assists multi-county areas in enhancing conservation, water quality, wildlife habitat, . . . View Full Definition