A local mountain created by volcanism:A) may be high in elevation but is not accompanied by a regional increase in crustal thicknessB) is always accompanied by a regional increase in crustal thicknessC) is always low in elevation and therefore has no need for increase in crustal thicknessD) cannot be a shield-type volcano

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A local mountain created by volcanism:A)  may be high in elevation but is not accompanied by a regional increase in crustal thicknessB)  is always accompanied by a regional increase in crustal thicknessC)  is always low in elevation and therefore has no need for increase in crustal thicknessD)  cannot be a shield-type volcano

Anubhav Mishra · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Volcanic mountains can be high in elevation due to the accumulation of volcanic material, but they do not necessarily involve a regional increase in crustal thickness, which is more typical of tectonic mountain ranges.

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