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    Exam 11: Crags,cracks,and Crumples: Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building
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    The Balance Between the Weight of a Mountain Range and the Buoyancy
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The Balance Between the Weight of a Mountain Range and the Buoyancy

Question 1

Question 1

Multiple Choice

The balance between the weight of a mountain range and the buoyancy provided by the underlying mantle is termed ________.


A) punctuated equilibrium
B) homeostatic equilibrium
C) isostatic equilibrium
D) osmotic equilibrium

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