_____ predicts that the higher a mountain range extends above sea level the deeper it extends into the mantle.

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Isostatic adjustment is the concept of buoyancy and the equilibrium between the lithosphere and asthenosphere. As mountains are built up, they add weight to the crust, causing it to sink deeper into the asthenosphere. Therefore, the higher a mountain range extends above sea level, the deeper it extends into the mantle.

_____ Predicts That the Higher a Mountain Range Extends Above