Question
Read the passage about an earthquake.
An earthquake on the ocean floor produced a giant wave called a tsunami. The tsunami traveled through the ocean and hit a remote island, causing a lot of damage.
Is the water that hit the island the same water that was above the earthquake on the ocean floor?
A.
Yes, the energy from above the earthquake moved the individual water particles toward the island.
B.
Yes, the water particles moved toward the island while the energy remained above the earthquake.
C.
No, the water from above the earthquake stayed in the same place and only the energy was transferred.
D.
No, the energy in the wave pushed the water particles from above the earthquake in the opposite direction.
An earthquake on the ocean floor produced a giant wave called a tsunami. The tsunami traveled through the ocean and hit a remote island, causing a lot of damage.
Is the water that hit the island the same water that was above the earthquake on the ocean floor?
A.
Yes, the energy from above the earthquake moved the individual water particles toward the island.
B.
Yes, the water particles moved toward the island while the energy remained above the earthquake.
C.
No, the water from above the earthquake stayed in the same place and only the energy was transferred.
D.
No, the energy in the wave pushed the water particles from above the earthquake in the opposite direction.
Answers
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The best answer is:
**C. No, the water from above the earthquake stayed in the same place and only the energy was transferred.**
This response accurately reflects how tsunamis work. The energy from the earthquake causes the water to move, but the original water remains in place while energy travels through the water, resulting in the wave that impacts the island.
**C. No, the water from above the earthquake stayed in the same place and only the energy was transferred.**
This response accurately reflects how tsunamis work. The energy from the earthquake causes the water to move, but the original water remains in place while energy travels through the water, resulting in the wave that impacts the island.