Question

Read the passage about a tsunami.

A tsunami is a powerful wave that travels across the surface of the ocean to land. An earthquake on the ocean’s floor is the most common cause of tsunamis. The force of earthquake causes the water to surge in all directions. The resulting tsunamis can create terrible damage when they reach land.

Which phrase from the passage describes the effect of a tsunami?
A. “is a powerful wave that travels”
B. “is the most common cause of tsunamis”
C. “causes the water to surge in all directions”
D. “creates terrible damage when it reaches land”

Answer 1

D. creates terrible damage when it reaches land.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because a is an explanation of what it is, b explains what causes them, c is the effect of the underwater earthquake, and d is the effect of the actual tsunami.

"The resulting tsunamis can create terrible damage when they reach land." This explains that they are caused by the earthquakes and CREATE or have the EFFECT of 'terrible damage'.