Multiple Choice
What does the principle of isostasy explain?
A) variations in elevation due to ice pressure and weight on top of the crust
B) variations in elevation due to type and thickness of underlying crust
C) variations in elevation due to tectonic forces
D) variations in elevation due to rock age, sedimentation patterns, and oceanic history
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