What would probably happen to the small piece of continent that was offshore (in the middle of the ocean)?

A. It will be carried toward and collide with the continent.
B. It will be carried farther out to sea by seafloor spreading.
C. There was no small piece of continent offshore in the ocean.
D. It will be rifted in two, forming a new ocean basin.


Answer: A

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