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← GeographyWhich process creates mountain ranges along strike-slip faults?
A)Transpression driven uplift✓
B)Isostatic rebound adjustment
C)Slab suction related subsidence
D)Thermal expansion of upper mantle
💡 Explanation
Transpression, a combination of strike-slip and compressional forces, causes uplift and mountain building because deformation occurs along the fault. Therefore, transpression drives mountain range formation rather than isostatic rebound, which occurs after deglaciation.
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