Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Basic Components of Continents

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.