Which of the Following Terms Describes the Increasing Downward Force

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms describes the increasing downward force on basal rocks as a mountain continues to grow?

• A)Isostacy
• B)Delamination
• C)Accretion
• D)Gravitational collapse

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Definitions:

Miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus, typically before 20 weeks of gestation.

Stillbirth

is the birth of an infant who has died in the womb after 20 weeks of pregnancy, before or during delivery.

Pregnancy Loss

The loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus, also known as miscarriage.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, involving the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid for testing.