A local mountain created by volcanism

A. is always accompanied by a regional increase in crustal thickness.
B. cannot be a shield-type volcano.
C. is always low in elevation and therefore has no need for increase in crustal thickness.
D. may be high in elevation but is not accompanied by a regional increase in crustal thickness.


Answer: D

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