Shield areas in continental interiors are characterized by ________.
A)linear chains of mountains less than 100 million years old
B)flat areas that include rocks older than 1 billion years old
C)flat river valleys that cut through older mountain ranges
D)ancient coastal regions that have become abandoned and eroded

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Shield areas in continental interiors are flat areas that include rocks older than 1 billion years old. They are also known as cratons and are the ancient cores of continents.

Shield Areas in Continental Interiors Are Characterized by ________