4. Which staterment about tsunamis is false? O A The height of a tsunami increases as it approaches the shore. O B Tsunamis may occur when an earthquake causes significant displacement in the elevation of the seafloor OC A boat located far from shore would be safe from a passing tsunami. OD Tsunamis are whirlpools that can reach the seafloor.

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C 100 times stronger
OD. 10 times stronger
OE 25% stronger
Which statement about tsunamis is false?
OA The height of a tsunami increases as it approaches the shore.
B. Tsunamis may occur when an earthquake causes significant displacement in the elevation of the seafloor
C A boat located far from shore would be safe from a passing tsunami.
D Tsunamis are whirlpools that can reach the seafloor.
OE Tsunamis are capable of traveling from one end of an ocean to another (e g , across the entire Pacific Ocean)
5 Which pair of waves consists of surface waves?
A.P and S
B. Love and Rayleigh
C.S and Love
D.P and Rayleigh
P and Love
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DOO
Transcribed Image Text:C 100 times stronger OD. 10 times stronger OE 25% stronger Which statement about tsunamis is false? OA The height of a tsunami increases as it approaches the shore. B. Tsunamis may occur when an earthquake causes significant displacement in the elevation of the seafloor C A boat located far from shore would be safe from a passing tsunami. D Tsunamis are whirlpools that can reach the seafloor. OE Tsunamis are capable of traveling from one end of an ocean to another (e g , across the entire Pacific Ocean) 5 Which pair of waves consists of surface waves? A.P and S B. Love and Rayleigh C.S and Love D.P and Rayleigh P and Love acer DOO
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