Question

Look at the map. The area labeled A indicates a subduction zone where the
Pacific Plate is sliding under South America. Which process is likely to occur
in this area?
D
Eurasian
Plate
North
American
Plate
Pacific
Caribbean
Plate
Plate
Philippine
Plato B
Cocos
Plate
Ring
of
Fire
A
Indo-Australian
Plate
Nazca
Plate
South
American
Plate
Antarctic
Plate

Answer 1

Answer:

Oceanic plate being destroyed

Explanation:

The convergence at this margin between the oceanic pacific plate and the Continental South American plate causes subduction here.

At this margin, there is crustal destruction.

1. As the denser Pacific plate subducts under the less dense continental crust, it is increasingly destroyed.
2. Most convergent margin of this type leads to the destruction of the crust.
3. Usually, on an adjacent side, there is a mountain building.
4. Basically, at this margin, the most important thing is that the crust is being destroyed.