If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear, calm weather, it is a good bet that ____.
A)the winds are strong somewhere out over the Pacific Ocean
B)an earthquake has occurred somewhere on the ocean floor
C)it is raining offshore
D)it is a period of high tides
E)there is a large difference in water density between the shoreline of Southern California and the middle of the Pacific

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Large waves in coastal areas, even during clear weather, are often caused by strong winds blowing over the ocean's surface far away. These winds generate waves that travel vast distances to shore.

If Huge Waves Pound Against the Beach Communities of Southern