The Process Whereby the Land Surface Undergoes Uplift Due to Erosion

question 73

Multiple Choice

The process whereby the land surface undergoes uplift due to erosion is called

• A)isostatic buoyancy.
• B)isostatic rebound.
• C)positive feedback.
• D)topographic rebound.

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Definitions:

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