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In a way, yes. Erosion of the mountain rock by wind, water, ice and gravity makes the mountain lighter. The loss of mass will cause it to rise due to the effects of isostatic equilibrium. If the mountain is rising due to plate tectonic collision, erosion may not be great enough to prevent a rise in elevation. However, if the plate collision effects are reduced or halted, the entire mountain will rise from uplift, but be reduced in elevation due to erosion. In this manner, a mountain could eventually be uplifted and reduced in elevation to sea level.
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As erosion removes the tops of mountains the crust will rise upwards This is an example of what?
Isostasy
The removal of material by erosion will cause earths crust to?
rise
What cause sharp rough mountains to become rounded and smooth over time?
Weathering, Erosion
When is erosion greatest?
On mountains
How does erosion cause fire?
Erosion does not cause fire
The removal of material by erosion will cause the crust to what?
rise
As erosion removes the tops of mountains the crust will rise upwards This is an example of what?
Isostasy
Does wind cause erosion in the region mountains and basins?
yes indeed. erosion happens everywhere.
Can mountains cause erosion?
No, it is they that are eroded by such things as rain, rivers and glaciers.
The removal of material by erosion will cause earths crust to?
rise
How does erosion affect mountains?
Erosion affects mountainous areas because erosion may flatten one area of our planet, but other areas rise to keep a balance. Hope this helps.
Does a meteor cause erosion on mountains?
if it gets hit yes(stuff blastes out)
What are two natural occurrences common in the Andes that cause the mountains to rise and the coast to sink?
What are two natural occurrences common in the Andes, that cause the mountains to rise and the coast to sink?
How does deposition affect mountains?
Deposition and erosion can wear down a mountain and cause it to shrink.
What makes land rise?
the shifting of earths plates can cause land to rise and slowly make mountains
What are the negartives on mountains and tourism?
The negatives are very possible it can cause erosion and many more incidents
Why are the mountains of the moon jagged?
Because the moon has no light, atmosphere, and clouds to cause weathering or erosion.
