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HW 6 Flashcards

1
Q

A wave produced by the sudden movement of mass against water defines what?

A

Tsunami

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2
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The wavelength of tsunamis greatly exceeds that of storm waves.

A

True

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3
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What is defined as the greatest vertical distance between the crest of the tsunami and sea level as it reaches the shore?

A

Tsunami elevation

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4
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What has the larger wavelength?

A

tsunami waves

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5
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Tsunamis are often related to what?

A

Earthquakes

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6
Q

Tsunamis can be generated by land and sea environments.

A

True

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7
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Tsunamis can be caused by what?

A

All of these

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8
Q

Tsunamis causing road destruction, line destructions, fires, delays in resource availability, debris, and spread of debris are all examples of what?

A

Secondary order disasters

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9
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Can tsunami probability be predicted after an earthquake?

A

Yes

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10
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What can help prevent tsunami destruction?

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All of these

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