Paragraph Comprehension 1 Flashcards
1: Tsunamis are large waves or earthquakes caused by earthquakes or underwater landslides. The word "tsunami" is a Japanese word meaning "harbor wave" because of the destructive effects that these waves have had on coastal Japanese communities.
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What is the best title for this selection? A. What is a Tsunami? B. Japanese Natural Disasters C. Japanese Words and Their Meanings D. Effects of a Tsunami
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A. What is a Tsunami?
A. This selection explains what a tsunami is. It does not focus on any other Japanese words, natural disasters, or the effects of a tsunami.
