If Uplift Increases Elevation, Which Process Most Effectively Lowers Elevation

question 73

Multiple Choice

If uplift increases elevation, which process most effectively lowers elevation?

• A) erosion
• B) mass movement
• C) earthquakes
• D) shear forces

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