The concept that rocks of the crust and upper mantle are floating in gravitational balance is known as ___________.
A) isomonism
B) isobration
C) isostasy
D) isotropy
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Q5: A(n)_fault develops in response to horizontal, tensional
Q6: The term_ refers specifically to geologic mountain
Q7: Large circular downwarped structures are called_ .
A)anticlines
B)basins
C)domes
D)synclines
Q8: A(n)_fault has little or no vertical movements
Q9: Tensional forces normally cause which one of
Q11: Which one of the following is an
Q12: The mountains and valleys of the Basin
Q13: The Black Hills of South Dakota are
Q14: A thrust fault is best described as
Q15: The_ are a geologically old mountain range
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