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If you are alerted that a tsunami is approaching, your first reaction should be to ____.
   a. immediately seek protection in groves of vegetation
   b. immediately head for a location as far inland as possible
   c. immediately head for a location as high above sea level as possible
   d. travel in an orderly safe fashion to a location as far inland as possible
   e. wait for instructions from emergency personnel

Question 2

The difference between tsunami watches and tsunami warnings is that ____.
   a. tsunami warnings are issued when an earthquake occurs, and watches are issued when there is less than one hour before the arrival of the tsunami
   b. tsunami watches are issued when an earthquake occurs, and warnings are issued when there is less than one hour before the arrival of the tsunami
   c. warnings are issued when a major earthquake happens, and watches are issued when tsunami waves are detected
   d. watches are issued when a major earthquake happens, and warnings are issued when tsunami waves are detected
   e. tsunami watches are issued when the effects will not affect populations, and warnings indicate hazards to life and property



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: d



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