Which of the following occurs when mountain belts are eroded?
A)Erosion is accompanied by isostatic rebound.
B)The continental crust becomes thinner.
C)Deep metamorphic and plutonic rocks can be uplifted to the surface.
D)All of these.

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When mountain belts are eroded, all of the given options occur. Erosion is accompanied by isostatic rebound, which is a process of the Earth's surface rising after the removal of weight. The continental crust becomes thinner as it is eroded away, and deep metamorphic and plutonic rocks can be uplifted to the surface.

Which of the Following Occurs When Mountain Belts Are Eroded