How does isostatic rebound affect a glacial landscape after the glacier is removed?
A) A depressed crust rises after glacial retreat.
B) Advancing glaciers erode bedrock, which allows rock to spring up.
C) Meltwater streams deposit sediment, severely depressing the landscape.
D) Weight of water forces the crust downward.
Answer: A
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