ISEE Reading Question 322: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 322
3. The author cites the 1960 tsunami in Japan to show
- A. how devastating a tsunami can be
- B. how far a tsunami can reach
- C. the importance of detecting a tsunami early
- D. how quickly a tsunami can travel
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B is correct. The author mentions the 1960 tsunami in Japan in the third paragraph: “The waves radiate outward in all directions from the disturbance and can propagate across entire ocean basins. For example, in 1960, an earthquake in Chile caused a tsunami that swept across the Pacific to Japan.” The words “for example” indicate that the reference to Japan is intended to show how far the waves radiated from the earthquake in Chile.