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j.rubin

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Which of the following present-day observations of crustal movement in formerly ice covered regions of North America and Eurasia support the flexural isostasy hypothesis?
 
  A) Originally depressed areas rose to their original position by the time the ice finished melting.
  B) Originally depressed areas are still rising and the bulges are stationary.
  C) Originally depressed areas are still rising and the bulges are sinking.
  D) Originally depressed areas are sinking and the bulges are rising.

Question 2

The stresses responsible for present-day earthquakes in northeastern North America are a result of
 
  A) ancient fault movements.
  B) tectonic convergence.
  C) tectonic divergence.
  D) glacial rebound.



nicoleclaire22

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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