The continental rise is a product of ________.
A. sedimentation
B. seismic upheaval
C. volcanic activity
D. All of these are correct.
E. None of these is correct.
Answer: A
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a. an earthquake. b. river flooding c. a hurricane. d. a landslide. e. a volcanic eruption
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A. reduced infiltration - reduced flooding. B. increased infiltration - increased flooding. C. reduced infiltration - increased flooding. D. increased infiltration - reduced flooding.