Which of the following is a real-world example of isostatic adjustment?
A)Continental margin of North America extending to create a forearc basin in California
B)African continent bulging upward when moving over a mantle plume
C)Downwarping of the continent in Illinois due to subduction of slabs of oceanic lithosphere
D)Rebound of the landmass around Hudson Bay after glacial ice sheets have retreated

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The rebound of the landmass around Hudson Bay after glacial ice sheets have retreated is a classic example of isostatic adjustment. The weight of the ice caused the landmass to depress, and as the ice melted and the weight was removed, the land rebounded or uplifted to a new equilibrium state.

Which of the Following Is a Real-World Example of Isostatic