Which of the Following Is NOT a Possible Reason for Why

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a possible reason for why a region is higher in elevation than adjacent regions?

• A) the lithosphere is hotter
• B) it has continental crust, but adjacent regions have oceanic crust
• C) the crust is thicker
• D) the crust is more dense

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