Question

Which describes the waves formed by tsunamis?(1 point)
Responses

They cause small waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.
They cause small waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.

They cause small waves in the open ocean, but large ones near the shore.
They cause small waves in the open ocean, but large ones near the shore.

They cause large waves in the open ocean, but small ones near the shore.
They cause large waves in the open ocean, but small ones near the shore.

They cause large waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.

Answer 1

The correct description of the waves formed by tsunamis is:

**They cause small waves in the open ocean, but large ones near the shore.**

In the deep ocean, tsunami waves typically have long wavelengths and low amplitudes, making them relatively small and hard to detect. However, as they approach the shore, the waves slow down and increase in height, resulting in large and potentially destructive waves.