Understanding Waves

What primarily causes the regular waves you see at the beach?

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• Tectonic plate movements

• The rotation of the Earth

• The wind blowing across the ocean

What event caused the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004?

• An earthquake

• A large asteroid impact

• A massive landslide

• A volcanic eruption

Which of the following is NOT a cause of tsunamis?

• Asteroid impacts

• Wind blowing across the ocean

• Earthquakes

• Landslides

What caused the megatsunami in Alaska in 1958?

• An asteroid impact

• A hurricane

• A volcanic eruption

• A large earthquake and landslide

What is a potential space-related cause of tsunamis?

• Meteor showers

• Asteroid impacts

• Comet tails

• Solar flares