What does Pratt's model of isostasy describe better than Airy's model?

A) elevation differences between oceans and continents
B) formation of rift valleys in continents
C) elevation differences within areas of continental crust
D) fault block elevations


Answer: A

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

?Tsunamis are often called "tidal waves", but they have nothing to do with tides.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

A ________ is the unit that represents the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 g of water 1°C

A) joule B) calorie C) watt-hour D) kilowatt-hour E) volt

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Successful recovery plans under the Endangered Species Act have benefited the

A. American alligator B. Peregrine falcon C. Bald Eagle D. Brown Pelican E. Burmese python

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

What is the relationship between the wave crest, trough, height and wavelength?

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences