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ladessa [460]
3 years ago
10

The condition of equilibrium that results in the displacement of the mantle by the continental and oceanic crust is known as

Geography
2 answers:
avanturin [10]3 years ago
7 0

The answer is B. The theory of isostatic equilibrium is used to explain the vertical height of a particular point on the earth such as the Himalayas. This theory is very similar to the principle of buoyancy. The mantle, in this case, is the liquid being displaced by the crust above. To accommodate great pressures such as those exerted by the Himalayas, the mantle distributes the force by height adjustments.

mamaluj [8]3 years ago
5 0
The answer
B: isostasy

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