Why Can Mountains on Earth NOT Grow as High as Those

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Multiple Choice

Why can mountains on Earth NOT grow as high as those on Mars?

• A)The geothermal gradient on Earth is too high.
• B)Gravity on Earth is much lower than on Mars.
• C)The rate of erosion is significantly higher on Earth.
• D)The rate of uplift is significantly higher on Mars.

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