Why does a mountain develop a root as well as height?

What will be an ideal response?


One way is through compression. Shortening leads to thickening, and the elevation must increase as its thickness increases.

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Which of the following is the reason for the lower levels of water in the Lake Mead reservoir since 2000?

A) Over harvesting in Nevada B) Deforestation C) Drought D) Too much government regulation E) Illegal diversion to Mexico

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What is terrorism and what are the different types?

What will be an ideal response?

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Where on the following world map are the highest salinities?

A. A B. B C. C D. D

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Oxidation is the chemical union of _______________ atoms with another substance

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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