What causes a tsunami?

• Large and sudden displacement of the ocean

• Gradual changes in ocean temperature

• Regular tidal movements

• Wind patterns over the ocean

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How do tsunamis spread from their source?

• In a straight line

• Outward in all directions

• Only towards the nearest coast

• In a circular motion

What nickname is sometimes given to tsunamis, despite being unrelated?

• Oceanic Waves

• Tidal Waves

• Seismic Waves

• Coastal Waves

Where are tsunamis most frequent?

• In the middle of the ocean

• Near active plate boundaries

• Along calm coastal areas

• In polar regions

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What is the most common cause of tsunamis?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Meteor impacts

• Landslides

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What causes tsunamis from landslides?

• Movement of the ground displacing water

• High winds over the ocean

• Sudden changes in temperature

• Heavy rainfall

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Which volcanic activity can cause a tsunami?

• Pyroclastic flows

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

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What are tsunamis caused by air pressure disturbances called?

• Meteotsunamis

• Seismic waves

• Ocean swells

• Cyclones

How do tsunami waves behave as they enter shallow depths?

• They slow down and grow in height

• They speed up and decrease in height

• They stop completely

• They maintain the same speed and height

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What is the main difference in movement between tsunami waves and wind waves?

• Tsunami waves move only on the surface, while wind waves move through the entire water column.

• Tsunami waves move through the entire water column, while wind waves only impact the surface.

• Both tsunami and wind waves move through the entire water column.

• Wind waves move through the entire water column, while tsunami waves only impact the surface.

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