Question

A scientist is studying a region of the ocean floor. She discovers a long, deep canyon that runs parallel to the coastline of a nearby continent. What can she infer from this discovery?
Select one:
a. The oceanic plate is sliding past the continental plate.
b. The oceanic plate is sliding under the continental plate.
c. The continental plate is sliding under the oceanic plate.
d. The continental plate is pulling away from the oceanic plate.