Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Basic Components of Continents

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the basic components of continents is NOT true?

• A) The shields and platforms are tectonically less active than the coastal margins.
• B) The continental platform is composed of continental shield covered by a veneer of younger sedimentary rock.
• C) The continental shields are composed of exposed igneous and metamorphic rocks.
• D) The craton is composed of coastal mountains, coastal plains, and continental shelves.

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