Question

Which of the following descriptions best defines a tsunami?
A.
a massive earthquake
B.
a huge sea wave, often caused by an earthquake in the ocean
C.
a long mountain range
D.
a long period of steady rainfall, often for over a month

Answer 1

B. A tsunami is a huge sea wave (or series of waves), often caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption that displaces a large volume of water.