If Earth did not experience endogenic processes, the landscape would
A) be rugged and of great relief as a result of uplift in the absence of weathering and erosion.
B) consist of high mountains and hills with smooth, gentle slopes.
C) be of very low relief as a result of weathering and erosion in the absence of uplift.

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Endogenic processes, such as tectonic activity and volcanic eruptions, contribute to the uplift and formation of mountains and other high relief landforms. Without these processes, the main forces shaping the landscape would be weathering and erosion, which tend to wear down and flatten landforms over time. Therefore, the result would be low relief landscapes with less variation in elevation.

If Earth Did Not Experience Endogenic Processes, the Landscape Would