Which describes the waves formed by tsunamis?(1 point)
Responses
They cause small waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.
They cause small waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.
They cause large waves in the open ocean, but small ones near the shore.
They cause large waves in the open ocean, but small ones near the shore.
They cause large waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.
They cause large waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.
They cause small waves in the open ocean, but large ones near the shore.
They cause small waves in the open ocean, but large ones near the shore.
The correct response is: They cause small waves in the open ocean, but large ones near the shore.
The correct response is:
They cause small waves in the open ocean, but large ones near the shore.
Tsunamis are known for their ability to generate large waves, called tsunami waves, as they travel across the ocean. However, these waves are typically not noticeable in the open ocean due to their long wavelengths. This means that while the amplitude (height) of the waves may be significant, the distance between the wave crests is very long, resulting in relatively small waves when observed from a boat or ship at sea.
As the tsunami approaches land and enters shallower waters, the waves start to interact with the seabed and the coastline. This interaction causes the waves to slow down and their energy to become concentrated, resulting in a significant increase in wave height near the shore. This is why tsunamis can cause large waves and massive destruction when they reach coastal areas.
To answer the question yourself, you need to understand the characteristics of tsunami waves. Tsunamis have small waves in the open ocean but large waves near the shore.
Which correctly identifies ways that earthquakes and tsunamis can cause destruction?(1 point)
Responses
earthquakes: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust
tsunamis: erosion of beaches
earthquakes: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust tsunamis: erosion of beaches
earthquakes: landslides
tsunamis: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust
earthquakes: landslides tsunamis: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust
earthquakes: landslides
tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down
earthquakes: landslides tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down
earthquakes: erosion of beaches
tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down
The correct response is: earthquakes: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down.
-Which correctly identifies ways that earthquakes and tsunamis can cause destruction?(1 point)
Responses
earthquakes: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust
tsunamis: erosion of beaches
earthquakes: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust tsunamis: erosion of beaches
earthquakes: landslides
tsunamis: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust
earthquakes: landslides tsunamis: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust
earthquakes: landslides
tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down
earthquakes: landslides tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down
earthquakes: erosion of beaches
tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down
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