What do earthquakes and tsunamis have in common?
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They modify Earth’s surface.
They modify Earth’s surface.
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 both can be triggered by tectonic plate movements.
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They modify Earth's surface.
Which describes the waves formed by tsunamis?
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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 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 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.
Which correctly identifies ways that earthquakes and tsunamis can cause destruction?
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earthquakes: erosion of beaches tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down
earthquakes: erosion of beaches tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down
earthquakes: landslides tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down
earthquakes: landslides tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down
earthquakes: landslides tsunamis: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust
earthquakes: landslides tsunamis: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust
earthquakes: open up large cracks in Earth’s crust tsunamis: erosion of beaches
earthquakes: landslides tsunamis: move blocks of land up or down
Where do earthquakes normally occur?
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at the edges of Earth’s bodies of water
at the edges of Earth’s bodies of water
at the center of Earth’s core
at the center of Earth’s core
at the center of tectonic plates
at the center of tectonic plates
at the edges of tectonic plates
at the edges of tectonic plates
A student claims that earthquakes are more destructive than tsunamis. Why is the student's statement true?
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Earthquakes can occur anywhere, while tsunamis only affect coastal regions.
Earthquakes can occur anywhere, while tsunamis only affect coastal regions.
Tsunamis cause earthquakes.
Tsunamis cause earthquakes.
Earthquakes are caused by tsunamis.
Earthquakes are caused by tsunamis.
Earthquakes and tsunamis are both created by strong winds.