As New Layers of Sedimentary or Volcanic Rock Are Added

question 57

Multiple Choice

As new layers of sedimentary or volcanic rock are added to the crust the ________.

• A)elevation increases faster than the thickness
• B)elevation increases by an equal amount to the thickness
• C)elevation stays the same but the thickness increases
• D)thickness increases faster than the elevation

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