Isostasy explains the relationship between elevation and crustal thickness. What is an alternative explanation for a region having a high elevation?
A. The region is buoyed by higher temperatures.
B. The rocks there are very dense.
C. Pools of water exist beneath the rocks.
D. The rocks there are extremely porous.
Answer: A
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