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Giant ocean-going waves that are caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruptions are called

• hurricanes

• volcanoes

• tsunamis

• tornadoes

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Giant ocean-going waves that are caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruptions are called _____.

• tsunamis

• hurricanes

• volcanoes

• tornadoes

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A series of giant waves that happen after underwater movement due to an earthquake or volcanic eruption is called a ____________ .

• Hurricane

• Flood

• Tsunami

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What natural phenomenon is characterized by a series of large ocean waves caused by underwater seismic activity?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Volcano

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Which of the following is a primary cause of tsunamis?

• Wind

• Underwater earthquakes

• Tidal forces

• Lunar gravity

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What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

• Epicenter

• Hypocenter

• Seismic zone

• Fault line

Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake that can potentially cause a tsunami?

• Richter scale

• Beaufort scale

• Fujita scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

What is the primary method used to detect tsunamis in the ocean?

• Seismographs

• Tide gauges

• DART buoys

• Weather satellites

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Which ocean is most frequently associated with tsunamis?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

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What is the term for the initial wave of a tsunami that is often not the largest?

• Crest wave

• Trough wave

• Leading wave

• Initial wave