A student claims that earthquakes are more destructive than tsunamis. In one or two sentences, explain at least two reasons that support the student’s claim.(2 points)

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A student claims that earthquakes are more destructive than tsunamis. In one or two sentences, explain at least two reasons that support the student’s claim.(2 points)

Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
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2
The answer is very clear.

The answer is fully supported by details.

There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

1
The answer is somewhat clear.

Details are weak or not related.

There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

0
The question is not answered.

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Answer 1

Two reasons that support the student's claim are that earthquakes can cause widespread damage to infrastructure and buildings, leading to loss of lives and displacement of communities, and they can also trigger landslides and aftershocks that further contribute to destruction. Additionally, tsunamis are often caused by earthquakes themselves, so by their very nature, earthquakes have the potential to be more destructive.