Earthquakes can cause a tsunami.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Earthquake –
A tsunami is caused by the earthquake.
It is generally caused by vertical displacement due to the turbulence of the seafloor.
Most tsunamis are caused by earthquakes that occur along the reduced boundaries of the plate along the ocean trenches.
Hence Given statement is true.

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