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stephzh

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The lithosphere floats on the asthenosphere, and the parts of lower density float higher. This state of buoyancy is called
 a. specific continuity.
  b. isostasy.
  c. the syncline anomaly.
  d. remanent balance.

Question 2

The periodic law states that the properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic
 a. radii.
  b. shells.
  c. numbers.
  d. masses.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c





 

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