Which of the following characteristics of Earth are not shared by many other planets?

A) abundant water exists on the surface in liquid, vapor, and solid phases
B) moving water and ice currently erode the land and deposit sediment
C) it generates enough heat to allow plate tectonics to operate
D) it contains abundant life
E) all of these

Plate Tectonics

A scientific theory describing the large-scale motion of seven large plates and the movements of a larger number of smaller plates of the Earth's lithosphere.

Abundant Water

Abundant water refers to the presence of a large quantity of water in a particular location or environment, crucial for supporting a wide range of ecological systems and human needs.

Moving Water

Water that is flowing or being displaced, which can erode, transport, and deposit sediments.