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Earthquake Safety

Question 5 • FHS 2016 TX-Earth and Space Science

An earthquake on the ocean floor can produce a tsunami, which may grow into a huge wave as it approaches the shore.

Answer
A
T
B
F

Explanation

A seafloor earthquake can displace a large volume of water and generate a tsunami. As the tsunami enters shallower water near shore, it slows and its height can increase, so the statement is true: choice T.

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