The Captain of a Ship Tells You That He Once

question 55

Multiple Choice

The captain of a ship tells you that he once experienced a huge tsunami while sailing in the Pacific Ocean several hundred miles from any landmass.You decide that this sounds a little farfetched because ____________________.

• A) tsunami usually occur only in the Indian Ocean and Caribbean Sea
• B) tsunamis are rarely felt in deep water because they have long wavelengths and low heights
• C) the ship could not have survived passing through a major tsunami in the open ocean
• D) earthquakes do not occur in deep ocean waters

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Definitions:

Hinge Joint

A type of synovial joint that allows movement in one plane, similar to the motion of a door hinge, commonly found in the knee and elbow.

Anterior Fontanel

The largest and most notable soft spot on a baby's skull, which eventually closes as the skull bones fuse.

Sagittal Suture

A fibrous joint that connects the two parietal bones of the skull along the midline, resembling a seam, contributing to the skull's rigidity and shape.

Synovial Fluid

A viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints, serving to reduce friction between the articular cartilages during movement.