Multiple choice

Tsunamis are produced by

  1. shrinking of the earth's crust

  2. cyclones

  3. submarine earthquake

  4. tides
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tsunamis are most commonly produced by submarine earthquakes that suddenly displace large volumes of water. While tides, cyclones, and crustal shrinking can affect ocean water, they do not generate the massive, fast-moving waves characteristic of tsunamis.

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