Assume there is a mountain range with a deep root of low-density continental rock extending into the underlying asthenosphere. Would this produce a negative or positive gravity anomaly?
A) Positive.
B) Negative.
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A deep root of low-density continental rock would displace denser asthenosphere material, leading to a negative gravity anomaly due to the lower density of the root compared to the surrounding materials.

Assume There Is a Mountain Range with a Deep Root