What Does the Principle of Isostasy Explain

question 56

Multiple Choice

What does the principle of isostasy explain?

• A) variations in elevation due to ice pressure and weight on top of the crust
• B) variations in elevation due to type and thickness of underlying crust
• C) variations in elevation due to tectonic forces
• D) variations in elevation due to rock age, sedimentation patterns, and oceanic history

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