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In Geography / High School | 2025-07-06

Where do isostatic adjustments occur?
A. the ionosphere
B. the atmosphere
C. the lithosphere
D. a volcano

Asked by savanna3725

Answer (1)

Isostatic adjustments occur in the lithosphere , which is the Earth's crust and upper mantle. These adjustments happen as the crust responds to changes in surface load, such as glacial melting. Examples include glacial rebound and sediment accumulation causing subsidence. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

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