Multiple Choice
In the interior of continents the earth's crust is typically about 40km thick and the elevation is near sea level. In an area where the crust is 20km thick, isostasy would suggest the elevation in this area would be_______ unless the density changes from one area to the other.
A) near sea level
B) below sea level
C) high mountains
D) slightly above sea level
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