A train of sea waves triggered by an earthquake or another seafloor disturbance traveling over the ocean surface is known as a:
A)tsunami
B)tidal wave
C)breaker
D)swash

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A tsunami is specifically a larger-scale ocean wave caused by a seismic event or underwater disturbance, whereas tidal waves are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Breakers and swash refer to the movements of waves as they approach and interact with the shoreline.

A Train of Sea Waves Triggered by an Earthquake or Another