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An Oceanic Island

Question 56

Question 56

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An oceanic island:


A) rises isostatically as it becomes older.
B) is a seamount that rises above sea level.
C) is a guyot that forms adjacent to a hot spot.
D) is composed entirely of terrigenous sediment.

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