Both John Pratt and George Airy Proposed a Hypothesis for Surface

question 17

Multiple Choice

Both John Pratt and George Airy proposed a hypothesis for surface elevations in India. How was this debate settled?

• A) Recalculations occurred after both men had died.
• B) The Scientific Society of the time voted on it.
• C) More data was gathered on account of better technology.
• D) The issue has not been definitively settled.

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