Question

question 9 (1 point)
on the slip, slide, and collide lab, answer the following.
what would most likely result in a tsunami?

a the converging boundaries occurring between two continental plates.

b the diverging of boundaries between a continental plate and oceanic plate.

c earthquakes occurring in a subduction zone below or near the ocean floor.

d earthquakes occurring in a subduction zone on a continental coastline.

Explanation:

To determine what causes a tsunami, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Converging continental - continental plates usually form mountains (e.g., Himalayas) and don't typically generate tsunamis as there's no large - scale displacement of ocean water.
• Option b: Diverging boundaries between continental and oceanic plates (like mid - ocean ridges) create new oceanic crust but don't cause the large - scale vertical movement of the ocean floor needed for a tsunami.
• Option c: Earthquakes in a subduction zone below or near the ocean floor can cause significant vertical displacement of the ocean floor. This displacement of a large volume of water leads to the formation of a tsunami.
• Option d: Earthquakes in a subduction zone on a continental coastline do not involve the same large - scale displacement of ocean water as those near the ocean floor, so they are less likely to cause a tsunami.

Answer:

c. Earthquakes occurring in a subduction zone below or near the ocean floor.