Answer:
The correct answer is option a-"oceanic lowstand".
Explanation:
An oceanic lowstand is defined as a geological phenomenon at which the sea level is at a low point and the continents are mostly emergent. The Earth has been on onceanic lowstands historically. This has been identified by different evidence, including the Gulf Coast rivers formation of braided channels.
The α-amino group of many amino acids is transferred to α-ketoglutarate to form glutamate, which is then oxidatively deaminated to yield ammonium ion (NH4+).
Earths lithospere is solid and sits on top of the softer asthenosphere.