Which of the following is NOT true of tsunamis?

A. Tsunamis are generated when energy is suddenly transferred to a body of water.
B. Tsunamis form when the seafloor suddenly moves and displaces seawater.
C. Tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean along the Ring of Fire.
D. Tsunamis are associated with transform fault boundaries.
E. The majority of tsunamis form during subduction zone earthquakes.


Answer: D

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