Although George Airy's Hypothesis Better Explains Surveying Errors in the Himalayas

question 79

Multiple Choice

Although George Airy's hypothesis better explains surveying errors in the Himalayas, John Pratt's hypothesis better explains

• A) how the Himalayas formed in the first place.
• B) elevation differences between oceans and continents.
• C) surveying errors in the Appalachian Mountains.
• D) isostatic adjustments to ice-age glaciers.

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