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neverstopbelieb

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The origin of tsunami events is usually associated with ________.
 
  A) tides
  B) storms
  C) undersea tectonic events
  D) wind
  E) pressure gradients

Question 2

As a wave approaches an irregular shoreline, one portion of the wave reaches shallow waters sooner than other portions and is thus slowed down. This slowing down causes the wave line to bend and the bending is called ________.
 
  A) a tsunami
  B) reflection
  C) refraction
  D) misdirection
  E) oscillation
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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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