Geography · Geomorphology and Oceanography
The higher elevation of mid-oceanic ridges relative to the flanking deep ocean floor is best explained by which concept?
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- 1Pratt's theory of isostasy (thermal expansion and density differences)✓
- 2Airy's theory of isostasy
- 3Positive gravity anomaly
- 4Negative gravity anomaly
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Pratt's theory of isostasy (thermal expansion and density differences)
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