Which of the following can likely be concluded if huge waves pound against the shoreline communities of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, for several days during clear, calm weather?

A. It is a period of high tides.
B. The winds are strong somewhere out over the Pacific Ocean.
C. An earthquake has occurred somewhere on the ocean floor.
D. It is raining offshore.


Answer: B

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