Question

As erosion removes the tops of mountains, the crust will rise upwards. This is an example of _____.

orogenesis


mountain building due to uplift


normal faulting


isostatic adjustment

Answer 1

As erosion removes the tops of mountains, the crust will rise upwards. This is an example of isostatic adjustment ( last choice).

Answer 2

Hello There!

This is an example of “Isostatic Adjustment”

Isostatic adjustment is the process of establishing a new level of gravitational balance.