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Question 25 • White's Environmental Science March 2 - 20_Section2

What is a tsunami?

Answer
A
a warm season brought on by Earth tilting toward the Sun
B
an extended period of time with little to no snow or rainfall
C
a large wave usually caused by an undersea earthquake
D
a cool season brought on by Earth tilting away from the Sun

Explanation

A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves, usually triggered by an undersea earthquake that suddenly displaces water. The other choices describe seasons or a period with little precipitation, not a tsunami. The correct choice is “a large wave usually caused by an undersea earthquake.”

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