A Tsunami Set Off by an Earthquake Occurring on One

question 9

True/False

A tsunami set off by an earthquake occurring on one side of the Pacific Ocean may later be detected on the other side of that ocean.

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Definitions:

Vocal Cords

Bands of muscle tissue found in the larynx, essential for producing voice by vibrating as air passes through.

Pitch

The frequency of vibrations of sound that enable one to classify sound on a scale from high to low.

Windpipe

The windpipe, also known as the trachea, is the air passage that leads from the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi, which are the major airways leading into the lungs.

Larynx

The organ located in the neck of mammals involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.