What Happens to a Mountain in Terms of Isostatic Adjustment

question 43

Multiple Choice

What happens to a mountain in terms of isostatic adjustment following a period of significant erosion?

• A) The continent underneath will be uplifted.
• B) The continent underneath will subside.
• C) Erosion does not affect isostasy.

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Definitions:

Midbrain

A central part of the brainstem that plays a role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level brain functions such as thought, emotion, reason, and language.

Brainstem

The portion of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord, playing a key role in regulating vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Broca Area

A region of the frontal lobe in the brain associated with language processing, speech production, and comprehension.