Compared to wind-driven waves, tsunami waves have ____.
A)shorter periods and higher wave speeds
B)shorter periods and lower wave speeds
C)longer periods and lower wave speeds
D)generally similar periods and wave speeds
E)longer periods and higher wave speeds

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Tsunami waves have longer periods and higher wave speeds compared to wind-driven waves. This is because tsunamis are caused by large-scale disturbances such as earthquakes, which impart more energy into the water, resulting in waves that can travel across entire ocean basins at high speeds.

Compared to Wind-Driven Waves, Tsunami Waves Have ____