In the Movie the Poseidon Adventure,a Cruise Ship Is Overturned

question 118

Multiple Choice

In the movie The Poseidon Adventure,a cruise ship is overturned by a tsunami while at sea.Which explains why this plot is not valid?

• A)Tsunamis do not have the energy to overturn a ship of that size.
• B)Tsunamis do not occur in the open ocean.
• C)Tsunamis do not form high waves while in the open ocean.
• D)The tsunami in the movie didn't occur in a tectonically active area.

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