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1
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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
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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