The condition that exists when the buoyancy force pushing lithosphere up equals the gravitational force pulling lithosphere down is called:
a. Isostasy
b. Counter balance
c. Equivalence
d. Isostatic equilibrium
e. Both a and d
Answer: e. Both a and d
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