The Lithosphere "Floats" on the Asthenosphere, and the Parts of Lower

question 81

Multiple Choice

The lithosphere "floats" on the asthenosphere, and the parts of lower density float higher. This state of buoyancy is called

• A) specific continuity.
• B) isostasy.
• C) the syncline anomaly.
• D) remanent balance.

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