Question

Tsunamis (A) generally have a short wavelength and a large wave height in deep water. (B) generally have a long wavelength and a small wave height in deep water. (C) generally travel slowly. (D) are commonly called tidal waves because they are started by waves.

Answer 1

Will give medal!!

Answer 2

@jagr2713

Answer 3

which ones dont make sense

Answer 4

I don't know either, this is was only information given to me. I literally just have to pick one.

Answer 5

@mathslover
@Compassionate
Any ideas? Please help!

Answer 6

@Abhisar

Answer 7

does a tsunami generally travel slowly?

Answer 8

Tsunami waves in the deep ocean can travel at high speeds for long periods of time for distances of thousands of kilometers and lose very little energy in the process. The deeper the water, the greater the speed of tsunami waves will be.

Answer 9

GOOD :D

Answer 10

so what do you think?

Answer 11

Definitely not C...

Answer 12

ok good

Answer 13

what else can we eliminate

Answer 14

A tsunami is made up of a series of very long waves.

Answer 15

A is crossed out as well.

Answer 16

ok good now whats the answer

Answer 17

If the tsunami is generated from a large earthquake over a large area, its initial wavelength and period will be greater. If the tsunami is caused by a local landslide, both its initial wavelength and period will be shorter.

Answer 18

also known as a seismic sea wave or as a tidal wave, is a series of waves in a body of water caused by the displacement of a large volume of water,

Answer 19

So, I am left with D through process of elimination. Awesome!

Answer 20

correct b.c
a tidal wave is an exceptionally large ocean wave, especially one caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption (used as a nontechnical term for tsunami).

Answer 21

Thanks for breaking it down for me. I can better understand it now.

Answer 22

Anytime :D