How A Tsunami Works Sequence Activiy.

Date : _________________

Name : _________________

How A Tsunami Works

Directions: The sentences below are in the wrong order. Place a number next to each of them to indicate the proper order. Write the complete paragraph on the lines provided at the bottom.

_____________	These waves can travel faster than a commercial jet at times.
_____________	The water level rises greatly above normal sea level.
_____________	The energy from the earthquake is transferred to the water.
_____________	A large series of waves in the ocean are created.
_____________	A massive underwater earthquake takes place on the ocean floor.
_____________	When these waves are able to reach shore, it can have catastrophe affects on inhabitants of the area.
_____________	Gravity acts on the upward movement of water and forces the energy out horizontally along the surface of the water.
_____________	Natural movements of layers of the Earth’s crust push together causing a pressure under the ocean’s floor.

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