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saliriagwu

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Which of the following terms describes the increasing downward force on basal rocks as a mountain continues to grow?
 
  A) Isostacy
  B) Delamination
  C) Accretion
  D) Gravitational collapse

Question 2

Which of the following is a real-world example of isostatic adjustment?
 
  A) Continental margin of North America extending to create a forearc basin in California
  B) African continent bulging upward when moving over a mantle plume
  C) Downwarping of the continent in Illinois due to subduction of slabs of oceanic lithosphere
  D) Rebound of the landmass around Hudson Bay after glacial ice sheets have retreated


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Brummell1998

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

sailorcrescent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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