Final answer:
The largest plain in Latin America referred to in the question is the Amazon Basin, which is known for its vast rainforests, diverse ecosystem, and economic activities such as mining and agriculture.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer to the question “Which of the following is one of the largest plains found in Latin America?” is a) Amazon Basin. The Amazon Basin is a vast region, characterized by tropical and humid climate with heavy precipitation. It is home to dense rainforests, diverse fauna, and the Amazon River — the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world. The region is relatively underpopulated and is also known for its economic activities, such as agriculture, encompassing the large Cerrado region, which is a part of the basin. Large deposits of minerals like iron ore and gold have been found here, even though it faces threats from deforestation and other forms of environmental degradation.
In contrast to the options b) Sahara Desert and c) Himalayan Plateau which are located in Africa and Asia respectively, the Amazon Basin is indeed in Latin America. The option d) Great Barrier Reef, though an important ecological region, is situated in the ocean off the coast of Australia and is not a plain.