Continental shields and platforms represent ________

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


B

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