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oliviahorn72

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Which value for the mantle is not higher than water's value?
 
  A) density
  B) viscosity
  C) melting temperature
  D) rate of flow

Question 2

What does Airy's model of isostasy describe better than Pratt's model?
 
  A) elevation differences between oceans and continents
  B) formation of rift valleys in continents
  C) elevation differences within areas of continental crust
  D) fault block elevations

Question 3

What technology was used to determine if Airy's or Pratt's theory about mountain elevations was correct?
 
  A) density measurements
  B) seismic data
  C) deep-drilling cores
  D) lab analyses of composition of rock samples



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Thank you

Answer to Question 3

Answer: B



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