What would happen if the ice in this area melted away?





A) The land near the ice would drop due to isostatic rebound.

B) Rivers could change direction and flow away from the area once covered by ice.

C) The land subsides because the ice is removed.

D) All of these are correct.


B) Rivers could change direction and flow away from the area once covered by ice.

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