Based on the rates shown in Figure 1.3 in your textbook, which of the options correctly lists the geologic processes from slowest to fastest?

A) rise of mountains, glacier flow, stream flow
B) landslide, stream flow, glacier flow
C) rise of mountains, glacier flow, ground water flow
D) motion of lithospheric plates, sediment accumulation in the deep sea, glacier flow


Answer: A

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