What do earthquakes and tsunamis have in common?(1 point)
Responses
They originate on Earth’s surface.
They originate on Earth’s surface.
They only occur on landmasses.
They only occur on landmasses.
They only occur in the ocean.
They only occur in the ocean.
They modify Earth’s surface.
They modify Earth’s surface.
They modify Earth's surface.
The correct answer is: They modify Earth's surface.
An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. This movement can cause the crust to crack and fracture, leading to the shaking felt during an earthquake. The shaking of an earthquake can result in the formation of new landforms, such as faults or fissures, as well as the displacement of rocks and soil.
A tsunami, on the other hand, is a series of powerful ocean waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water. This displacement can occur due to several reasons, including underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or even landslides into the ocean. When the energy from the displacement is transferred to the water, it creates a series of waves that can travel across the ocean, eventually reaching the coastlines. These waves can cause significant damage to coastal areas, often resulting in the modification of the land surface.
In summary, earthquakes and tsunamis have in common that they both modify Earth's surface. However, earthquakes originate on land or beneath the Earth's surface, while tsunamis are specifically related to the ocean and the displacement of large volumes of water.