In Science / Senior High School | 2025-03-04

1. What is a tsunami? a) A strong windstorm underwater disturbance b) A series of waves caused by an c) A type of earthquake. d) A volcanic eruption on land 2. Which type of seismic wave arrives first at a seismograph? a) S waves. b) Love waves. c) Rayleigh waves. d) P waves 3. What type of seismic waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases? a) P waves. b) S waves. c) Love waves. d) Rayleigh waves 4. Which seismic waves can only travel through solids? a) P waves. b) S waves. c) Surface waves. d) Rayleigh waves 5. Which waves cause the most destruction during an earthquake? a) Body waves. b) P waves c) Surface waves. d) S waves 6. What is the name of the wave that moves the ground in a rolling, elliptical motion? a) P waves. b) Love waves. c) Rayleigh waves. d) S waves 7. What do we call the large amount of water pushed onto the shore by a tsunami? a) Inundation. b) Run-up. c) Subduction. d) Displacement 8. What is the term for the horizontal distance a tsunami travels inland? a) Epicenter. b) Run-up. c) Inundation. d) Magnitude 9. Which type of seismic wave shakes the ground side to side in a horizontal motion? a) P waves. b) Rayleigh waves. c) Love waves. d) S waves 10. What is the primary cause of a tsunami? a) Heavy rainfall. b) An underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption c) Strong winds. d) A sudden change in temperature Part 2: Identification (10 items) Read the statement carefully. Write the correct term that corresponds to the given description on the space provided. Spelling counts, so be precise in your answers.​

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