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Sea waves caused by an undersea earthquake are called tsunamis. What does the word mean?
AKiller waves
BDeep waves
CTidal waves
DHarbour waves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Harbour waves
1. Tsunamis are seismic sea waves.
2. The word means harbour waves.
3. They are also called shallow water waves.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Geography, India Physical Environment, Chapter 7, Natural Hazards and Disasters._
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