Question 1

Tsunami waves differ from wind-driven waves because

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A)  their wavelength is much shorter in open ocean waters. 
B)  their amplitude is larger in open ocean waters. 
C)  their amplitude is quite large in deep water. 
D)  their amplitude is small in deep water, but becomes larger in shallow regions. 
E)  their wavelength is shorter in deep water, but becomes larger in shallow water. 
A)  their wavelength is much shorter in open ocean waters. 
B)  their amplitude is larger in open ocean waters. 
C)  their amplitude is quite large in deep water. 
D)  their amplitude is small in deep water, but becomes larger in shallow regions. 
E)  their wavelength is shorter in deep water, but becomes larger in shallow water.

Question 2

Any body of water can experience a tsunami.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

With regard to size,how do earthquake-caused tsunamis differ from landslide- and volcano-caused tsunamis?

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Earthquake motions can affect a very lar

Question 4

During the Sumatra earthquake in 2004,some parts of the coastline were raised,whereas others dropped.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following locations around the Pacific does NOT experience tsunamis?

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A)  Japan 
B)  Chile 
C)  Philippines 
D)  Alaska 
E)  All locations around the Pacific experience tsunamis to one degree or another. 
A)  Japan 
B)  Chile 
C)  Philippines 
D)  Alaska 
E)  All locations around the Pacific experience tsunamis to one degree or another.

Question 6

A tsunami consists of multiple surging waves.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How do tsunamis differ from ordinary wind-driven storm waves?

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In wind-driven waves only the surface of

Question 8

A tsunami watch or warning system is only the first step in ensuring preparedness in a tsunami prone area.Discuss.

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In order for a watch/warning to be effec

Question 9

Over 35,000 Sri Lankans died in the 2004 tsunami,despite the fact that it took two hours for the tsunami to reach Sri Lanka.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The fault rupture that caused the 2004 Indonesia tsunami occurred along a length of

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A)  1200 m. 
B)  1200 km. 
C)  2000 km. 
D)  100 m. 
E)  5000 km. 
A)  1200 m. 
B)  1200 km. 
C)  2000 km. 
D)  100 m. 
E)  5000 km.

Question 11

Tsunami damage can be reduced by

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A)  detection and warning systems. 
B)  education. 
C)  probability analysis. 
D)  detection and warning systems and education. 
E)  detection and warning systems, probability analysis, and eduction programs. 
A)  detection and warning systems. 
B)  education. 
C)  probability analysis. 
D)  detection and warning systems and education. 
E)  detection and warning systems, probability analysis, and eduction programs.

Question 12

The largest tsunamis in Earth's history have been triggered by

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A)  asteroid or comet impacts. 
B)  landslides. 
C)  earthquakes. 
D)  volcanic eruptions. 
E)  severe weather events. 
A)  asteroid or comet impacts. 
B)  landslides. 
C)  earthquakes. 
D)  volcanic eruptions. 
E)  severe weather events.

Question 13

The 2004 Indonesian earthquake

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A)  permanently raised and lowered different areas around its epicentre. 
B)  is the largest known earthquake. 
C)  occurred between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates. 
D)  was caused by volcanism. 
E)  occurred on the island of Java. 
A)  permanently raised and lowered different areas around its epicentre. 
B)  is the largest known earthquake. 
C)  occurred between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates. 
D)  was caused by volcanism. 
E)  occurred on the island of Java.

Question 14

The 2011 Tohoku earthquake,4th largest in recorded history,was large enough to shift the Earth's rotational axis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning the Indian Ocean tsunami is FALSE?

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A)  The tsunami caused devastation in many countries around the Indian Ocean. 
B)  The tsunami was caused by a 9.2M earthquake. 
C)  The tsunami spread across the Indian Ocean in less than an hour. 
D)  The tsunami affected only coastal nations. 
E)  There was no tsunami warning system in the Indian Ocean. 
A)  The tsunami caused devastation in many countries around the Indian Ocean. 
B)  The tsunami was caused by a 9.2M earthquake. 
C)  The tsunami spread across the Indian Ocean in less than an hour. 
D)  The tsunami affected only coastal nations. 
E)  There was no tsunami warning system in the Indian Ocean.

Question 16

What is the difference between a tsunami watch and a tsunami warning?

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A tsunami watch is issued when an event

Question 17

Which of the following would accentuate damage from a tsunami?

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A)  excessive plant and tree matter along the shoreline 
B)  barren coastline with little development 
C)  development of off-shore piers 
D)  rocky shoreline 
E)  occurrence of high tide 
A)  excessive plant and tree matter along the shoreline 
B)  barren coastline with little development 
C)  development of off-shore piers 
D)  rocky shoreline 
E)  occurrence of high tide

Question 18

Discuss,with examples,the differences between the primary and secondary effects of tsunami.

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Primary effects occur at the time of the

Question 19

Give the equation that relates tsunami speed to the depth of the water and calculate the speed of a tsunami in water that is 4000 m deep.

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v = @#LAT-DLM& where g is the

Question 20

Local tsunamis,though small,can be deadly because there is little warning for the communities near the source.

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A) True 
 B)False

Tsunami waves differ from wind-driven waves because

Any body of water can experience a tsunami.

With regard to size,how do earthquake-caused tsunamis differ from landslide- and volcano-caused tsunamis?

During the Sumatra earthquake in 2004,some parts of the coastline were raised,whereas others dropped.

Which of the following locations around the Pacific does NOT experience tsunamis?

A tsunami consists of multiple surging waves.

How do tsunamis differ from ordinary wind-driven storm waves?

A tsunami watch or warning system is only the first step in ensuring preparedness in a tsunami prone area.Discuss.

Over 35,000 Sri Lankans died in the 2004 tsunami,despite the fact that it took two hours for the tsunami to reach Sri Lanka.

The fault rupture that caused the 2004 Indonesia tsunami occurred along a length of

Tsunami damage can be reduced by

The largest tsunamis in Earth's history have been triggered by

The 2004 Indonesian earthquake

The 2011 Tohoku earthquake,4th largest in recorded history,was large enough to shift the Earth's rotational axis.

Which of the following statements concerning the Indian Ocean tsunami is FALSE?

What is the difference between a tsunami watch and a tsunami warning?

Which of the following would accentuate damage from a tsunami?

Discuss,with examples,the differences between the primary and secondary effects of tsunami.

Give the equation that relates tsunami speed to the depth of the water and calculate the speed of a tsunami in water that is 4000 m deep.

Local tsunamis,though small,can be deadly because there is little warning for the communities near the source.

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Exam 4: Tsunamis

Tsunami waves differ from wind-driven waves because

Any body of water can experience a tsunami.

With regard to size,how do earthquake-caused tsunamis differ from landslide- and volcano-caused tsunamis?

During the Sumatra earthquake in 2004,some parts of the coastline were raised,whereas others dropped.

Which of the following locations around the Pacific does NOT experience tsunamis?

A tsunami consists of multiple surging waves.

How do tsunamis differ from ordinary wind-driven storm waves?

A tsunami watch or warning system is only the first step in ensuring preparedness in a tsunami prone area.Discuss.

Over 35,000 Sri Lankans died in the 2004 tsunami,despite the fact that it took two hours for the tsunami to reach Sri Lanka.

The fault rupture that caused the 2004 Indonesia tsunami occurred along a length of

Tsunami damage can be reduced by

The largest tsunamis in Earth's history have been triggered by

The 2004 Indonesian earthquake

The 2011 Tohoku earthquake,4th largest in recorded history,was large enough to shift the Earth's rotational axis.

Which of the following statements concerning the Indian Ocean tsunami is FALSE?

What is the difference between a tsunami watch and a tsunami warning?

Which of the following would accentuate damage from a tsunami?

Discuss,with examples,the differences between the primary and secondary effects of tsunami.

Give the equation that relates tsunami speed to the depth of the water and calculate the speed of a tsunami in water that is 4000 m deep.

Local tsunamis,though small,can be deadly because there is little warning for the communities near the source.

Introduction to Natural Hazards

Internal Structure of Earth and Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Volcanoes and Volcanic Eruptions

Landslides

Snow Avalanches

Subsidence and Soil Expansion and Contraction

River Flooding

Atmosphere and Severe Weather

Hurricanes and Extratropical Cyclones

Waves, Currents, and Coastlines

Wildfires

Climate Change

Meteorite Impacts and Extinctions

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