« previous next »

Author Question: Why do most tsunamis occur in the Pacific basin? a. because the Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean ... (Read 145 times)

skymedlock

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
on: Jul 15, 2018

Why do most tsunamis occur in the Pacific basin?
  a. because the Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean
  b. because the Pacific basin is surrounded by active plate boundaries
  c. because the volcanic Hawaiian Islands are located there
  d. because more meteors hit in the Pacific Ocean than other oceans
  e. because the Pacific Ocean is the deepest ocean



Question 2

What is the most common cause of tsunamis?
  a. earthquakes
  b. volcanic eruptions
  c. landslides
  d. meteorite impacts
  e. hurricanes and cyclon



ambernicolefink

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Pacific Rim National Park, British Columbia Pacific Rim National Park, British Columbia
During their annual migration, the entire population of Arctic terns move from the Arctic Ocean in t During their annual migration, the entire population of Arctic terns move from the Arctic Ocean in t
Bone fractures that occur before death show signs of healing. The process of fracture healing starts Bone fractures that occur before death show signs of healing. The process of fracture healing starts
Ocean acidity Ocean acidity
The frequency distribution of the allele in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands The frequency distribution of the allele in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands
Video: Decubitus Ulcer

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library