1.6 - Fjords/Rias/Eustasy Norway Flashcards
1
Q
What is eustasy when temps increase
A
Glaciers melt increasing the volume of the oceanic basin
2
Q
Eustasy has what effect
A
Global
3
Q
How can tectonic movement affect the volume
A
May result in ocean basin becoming larger, increasing capacity so height falls
4
Q
What happens when temps fall
A
Water is taken out of the sea and frozen to form glaciers, reducing volume of water and the height
