Which of the Following Will Be Accompanied by a Decrease

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will be accompanied by a decrease in elevation?

• A) gaining crustal material, such as by deposition
• B) moving from oceanic crust to continental crust
• C) compressing the crust from the sides
• D) increasing the thickness of the lithosphere

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Definitions:

Ammonification

Ammonium-producing process of decomposition.

Nitrification

Conversion of ammonium to nitrate.

Trophic Category

A classification describing the position of organisms within a food chain, based on their feeding relationships and energy transfer.

Detritivore

An organism that feeds on dead organic matter, largely contributing to decomposition and nutrient recycling in ecosystems.