Multiple choice

Tsunami is defined as

  1. a small island

  2. a large sea wave generated by sea quake or under-sea volcanic eruption

  3. small land, shaped like a cushion

  4. a cyclone

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. The term comes from Japanese meaning 'harbor wave'. It is not a small island, cushion-shaped land, or cyclone.