Because the Climate of a Region Slowly Changes and Tectonic

question 78

Multiple Choice

Because the climate of a region slowly changes and tectonic adjustments slowly occur, the landscape

• A) is constantly at a threshold condition.
• B) is continuously adjusting to new conditions that develop.
• C) is usually in a state of dynamic equilibrium.
• D) is constantly at a threshold, continuously adjusting, and in a state of dynamic equilibrium.
• E) is continuously adjusting, and in a state of dynamic equilibrium, but not constantly at a threshold.

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