Continental shields and platforms represent ________.
A)sites where continents collide,analogous to warriors clashing shields
B)names given to Paleozoic mountain belts
C)sedimentary basins with inland seas shaped like a shield,like Hudson's bay
D)areas in the interior of continents that have not experienced mountain building for billions of years

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Continental shields and platforms are areas in the interior of continents that have not experienced mountain building for billions of years. They are characterized by old, stable and relatively flat rocks with very little geological activity, such as earthquakes or volcanoes. Continental shields and platforms are often covered by sedimentary rocks and may contain valuable natural resources such as oil and gas.

Continental Shields and Platforms Represent ________