AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Tsunamis are most often triggered by
A.undersea earthquakes
B.strong winds
C.lunar gravity
D.river floods
Explanation
Core Concept
Seafloor displacement at subduction zones shoves the water column upward, launching the long waves that become tsunamis.
Correct Answer
Aundersea earthquakes
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