Tsunamis

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What can cause a tsunami? Options: earthquake, underwater volcanoes, landslides, all of these

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all of these

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As the waves travel through shallow water toward the land they get

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bigger

Front

Which statement is accurate regarding tsunamis in the open ocean? Options: The wave is very high, compared to the surrounding water. The water is lifted, but barely noticeable in deep water.

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The water is lifted, but barely noticeable in deep water.

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All of the following are factors that affect tsunami intensity except: Magnitude of earthquake causing tsunami, Distance from earthquake to land, Shape of coast line, Time of day when earthquake occurs

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Time of day when earthquake occurs

Front

What type of coast line would produce the worst tsunami? A shallow coastline, with nothing to dissipate energy; A deep coastline, with a bay inlet

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A shallow coastline, with nothing to dissipate energy

Front

Coastal Vegetation, such as beach forest, can help slow tsunami waves.

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True

Front

On average, about how many tsunamis occur annually? Options: 1 or 2, 10, more than 20, it varies each year

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10

Front

Tsunami is a ________ word, meaning ____________.

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Japanese, harbor wave

Front

In North America, what area is most vulnerable to tsunamis?

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Alaskan coastline

Front

When a tsunami hits, the effects are only felt locally.

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False