Which of the following provinces of North America is described as an "island of stability" as it has not experienced any major tectonic activity since the Precambrian?

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The Colorado Plateau is the only province listed that is described as an "island of stability" due to its lack of major tectonic activity since the Precambrian. The Basin and Range and Valley and Ridge provinces are known for their active faulting and folding, making them more geologically dynamic than the Colorado Plateau.

Which of the Following Provinces of North America Is Described