Why doesn\'t Earth have large volcanoes like those on Mars? On Earth, plate tect
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Why doesn't Earth have large volcanoes like those on Mars?
On Earth, plate tectonics doesn't allow lava to build up in one location over a hot spot.
Earth’s biggest volcanoes have all been destroyed by plate tectonics
Erosion by wind and water.
The higher atmospheric pressure on Earth makes volcanoes more explosive and doesn't allow lava to build up in one location.
All of the above.
A)On Earth, plate tectonics doesn't allow lava to build up in one location over a hot spot.
B)Earth’s biggest volcanoes have all been destroyed by plate tectonics
C)Erosion by wind and water.
D)The higher atmospheric pressure on Earth makes volcanoes more explosive and doesn't allow lava to build up in one location.
E)All of the above.
Explanation / Answer
The answer is a= On Earth, plate tectonics doesn't allow lava to build up in one location over a hot spot.
The Tectonics occuring on the Earth carry the mountains away from the volcanic hotspots before they grow bigger.
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