Read the next paragraph in the article.

A tsunami wave begins deep underwater and speeds quickly toward shore. As the ocean becomes shallower, the wave appears above the surface. The biggest tsunamis can be as tall as a ten-story building. Waves this large can destroy entire cities.

Recall the important details from the last paragraph about tsunamis. When you combine those details with the important information from this paragraph, what central idea about tsunamis do you understand? Choose the statement that best presents it.

A.
A tsunami is a type of natural disaster that begins on the ocean floor.
B.
Giant waves called tsunamis have as much force as the earthquakes behind them.
C.
The energy produced by an earthquake on the ocean floor can create a series of waves called a tsunami.
D.
Some of the biggest earthquakes in the world occur in the ocean and produce disasters known as tsunamis.

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.