As the First Wave of a Tsunami Retreats from the Shore

question 24

Multiple Choice

As the first wave of a tsunami retreats from the shore, bystanders should expect a second wave within approximately ____.

• A)15 minutes
• B)two minutes
• C)one hour
• D)twelve hours
• E)two days

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Definitions:

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong, corrosive acid found in gastric juice that helps digest food in the stomach.

Chemical Digestion

The breakdown of food into smaller components by enzymatic reactions, allowing nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Proteins

Large, complex molecules made up of amino acids that perform a variety of functions in the body, including structural support, catalysis of metabolic reactions, and transport.

Gastrointestinal Tract

The series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, including organs like the stomach and intestines, involved in digesting food and absorbing nutrients.