Regional elevation can be increased by:
A) thrust faulting that thickens the crust
B) constructing huge volcanic fields
C) adding a significant amount of magma at depth
D) heating a region's crust and mantle
E) all of these

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All the options listed contribute to increasing regional elevation. Thrust faulting thickens the crust, constructing huge volcanic fields adds volume to the crust, adding a significant amount of magma at depth can uplift the surface, and heating a region's crust and mantle causes thermal expansion, which can also lead to uplift.

Regional Elevation Can Be Increased By