Which one of the following is an example of an isostatic movement?
A)stream downcutting following a drop in sea level
B)arching of strata at the centre of a dome
C)numerous aftershocks associated with deep-hypocentre earthquakes
D)uplift of areas recently covered by thick, continental ice sheets

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Isostatic movement refers to the vertical movement of the Earth's crust in response to changes in the weight of overlying material. The uplift of areas recently covered by thick, continental ice sheets is an example of isostatic movement, as the removal of the weight of the ice causes the land underneath to rebound and rise.

Which One of the Following Is an Example of an Isostatic