What does Pratt's model of isostasy describe better than Airy's model?
A) elevation differences between oceans and continents
B) formation of rift valleys in continents
C) elevation differences within areas of continental crust
D) fault block elevations

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Pratt's model of isostasy explains elevation differences between oceans and continents more effectively than Airy's model by suggesting that areas of higher elevation have lower density, rather than varying thicknesses of the crust as proposed by Airy.

What Does Pratt's Model of Isostasy Describe Better Than Airy's