Question

question 16 of 30
what is the name of this tectonic plate?
a cocos plate
b nazca plate
c scotia plate
d south american plate

Explanation:

The shaded area on the map corresponds to the landmass of South America, which sits atop the South American tectonic plate. The other options refer to smaller, adjacent oceanic or regional plates that do not match the large continental landmass shown.

Answer:

D. South American Plate