Choose the tense that correctly identifies the underlined verb.

An underwater archaeologist studies shipwrecks and artifacts from watery graves. (Studies is underlined)

-present

-present perfect

-past

The given verb "studies" as used in the given sentence above, it's tense is in the present tense. The verb is considered in the present tense when the action is done at present, conveys a specific habit, or states a fact or information. The sentence above states a certain fact, which makes it use the present tense of the verb.