Which One of the Following Best Characterizes Tsunamis

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best characterizes tsunamis?

• A) They are easily seen at sea but are lost in the swell and breaking waves along a coast.
• B) They are faster than seismic surface waves.
• C) They cause the land to ripple and oscillate.
• D) They have relatively small amplitudes compared to their very long wavelengths.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The overall expense of manufacturing, when dispersed across the number of products made, encompassing both constant and fluctuating expenses.

Average Variable Cost

The sum of all costs that fluctuate with production volume, divided by the total amount of goods produced.

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to changes.

Variable Factors

Inputs to production that can be adjusted in the short term, such as labor and raw materials.