How does isostasy relate erosion and deformation to changes in surface elevation?
What will be an ideal response?
If you change the mass of the isostatically balanced column, then there is a difference in mass between that column and the adjacent columns that must be balanced by elevation. Erosion and deposition can decrease or increase the mass, again requiring adjustment.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) subtropical B) midlatitude C) antarctic D) subantarctic E) subarctic
The San Andreas Fault in California and the Alpine Fault in New Zealand are examples of ________
A) strike-slip faults B) normal faults C) thrust faults D) oblique-slip normal faults