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← GeographyWhich outcome occurs when a glacier retreats from bedrock?
A)Isostatic rebound raises fjord shorelines✓
B)Erosion widens existing river valleys
C)Sea levels stabilize after flooding
D)Continental shelves experience reduced sediment
💡 Explanation
Because glacial retreat removes the immense weight, isostatic rebound raises the land; therefore, the fjord shorelines rise relative to sea level because of this glacial isostasy rather than stable land or river erosion.
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