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Q · OceanographyMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements: Tsunamis are mainly caused by undersea earthquakes. Tsunamis have very long wavelengths.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicOceanography
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Submarine earthquakes displace large volumes of water, creating tsunamis with wavelengths of hundreds of kilometers.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2