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The principle that Earth's crust is in floating equilibrium with the denser mantle below is known as
  ___________________ _. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).



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Small accreted lithospheric blocks of foreign origin that differ completely from the rocks in
  surrounding regions are called ___________________ _. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).




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dellikani2015

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Answer to Question 1

isostasy

Answer to Question 2

terranes




amal

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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