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← GeographyWhich outcome accelerates sediment deposition in fault-block basins?
A)Isostatic subsidence increases accommodation space✓
B)Increased erosion minimizes sediment yield
C)Decreased fault activity reduces tilting
D)Uplifted watersheds stabilize against incision
💡 Explanation
Isostatic subsidence increases accommodation space because the crust sinks under the sediment load along the fault, creating more room; therefore, rapid deposition occurs rather than inhibited deposition from stable crust.
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