Which of the following characteristics of Earth are not shared by many other planets?
A. It generates enough heat to allow plate tectonics to operate.
B. Abundant water exists on the surface in liquid, vapor, and solid phases.
C. It contains abundant life.
D. Moving water and ice currently erode the land and deposit sediment.
E. All of these choices are correct.
Answer: E
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