Term for Identification: Meritocracy

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Short Answer

Term for identification: meritocracy

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Definitions:

Abyssal Plain

Large, flat areas of the deep ocean floor, situated between continental margins and mid-ocean ridges, covered with fine sediment.

Mid-Ocean Ridge

An underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics, characterized by volcanic activity and new seafloor formation.

Isostasy

A principle stating that the Earth's crust is in gravitational equilibrium, where areas of thicker or denser crust sink deeper into the mantle, and areas of thinner crust rise.

Discrepancies

inconsistencies or differences that often require further investigation or clarification.