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    The Elevation and Uplift Rate of Mountain Areas Are Determined
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The Elevation and Uplift Rate of Mountain Areas Are Determined

Question 116

Question 116

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The elevation and uplift rate of mountain areas are determined isostatically by the densities and thicknesses of underlying rock layers all the way down to the mantle.

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