The geologically stable areas of continental crust are referred to as
A)platforms.
B)orogens.
C)cratons.
D)provinces.

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Cratons are the large, stable blocks of the Earth's crust that form the continents' cores. They are the oldest and most stable parts of the continental crust, having been subjected to and survived the processes of mountain building, erosion, and plate tectonics for billions of years.

The Geologically Stable Areas of Continental Crust Are Referred to as