Engineer Internship - Plate Motion

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What are wind-driven waves?

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Waves formed by energy transferring over the surface of the water, primarily caused by the wind.

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What magnitude of an earthquake can potentially cause a tsunami?

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 or greater.

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At which type of plate boundary do tsunamis most often form?

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Tsunamis most often form at convergent plate boundaries.

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What is a sideways shift in plate movement?

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A sideways shift occurs when one tectonic plate moves horizontally relative to another, often causing earthquakes.

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What is iterative testing?

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Iterative testing is the process of repeating a design or experiment while considering the results of previous iterations.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by large disturbances, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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What causes a tsunami to form?

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Tsunamis are typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often leading to one plate being forced below the other.

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What is the role of tectonic plates in earthquakes?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact, causing stress and leading to earthquakes.

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What is the difference between a tsunami and regular ocean waves?

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Tsunamis are much larger and can travel across entire ocean basins, while regular ocean waves are smaller and caused by wind.