The principle of isostasy refers to:
a) the difference in the strength of the mantle versus the crust
b) the relationship between regional elevations and thickness of crustthe relationship between regional elevations and thickness of crust
c) how the outer core differs from the inner core
d)how the upper mantle differs from the lower mantle
Answer: b) the relationship between regional elevations and thickness of crustthe relationship between regional elevations and thickness of crust
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