Asked by Marzena Mielcarek on May 11, 2024

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Earth is very different from its neighbors because it:

A) contains water
B) can support life
C) generates heat
D) it tectonically active
E) all of these

Tectonically Active

Describing regions where the Earth's tectonic plates meet and interact, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building.

Supports Life

The capacity of an environment or planet to provide suitable conditions and necessary resources for living organisms to survive and reproduce.

Generates Heat

The process of transforming energy into heat, which can occur through various means such as chemical reactions, electrical resistance, or nuclear reactions.

  • Identify the distinct features that set Earth apart from other celestial bodies in the solar system.
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Jennifer GarinMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Earth is unique among its neighbors for several reasons: it contains water in liquid form, supports a vast diversity of life, generates heat through radioactive decay and other processes, and is tectonically active, which shapes its surface and affects its climate.