The theoretical velocity of a tsunami in the deep ocean is calculated by taking the square root of the product of ________.
A. magnitude of the earthquake and the density of the seawater
B. wave height and wind speed
C. wavelength and 1.25
D. depth of the thermocline and water temperature
E. the acceleration due to gravity and the depth of the ocean
Answer: E
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