Which of the following U.S. states would be least likely to be affected by a tsunami?
A. Kansas
B. California
C. Massachusetts
D. Rhode Island
A. Kansas
Kansas is a state located in the middle of the United States and is far from either coast; therefore it is not near enough to an ocean to be at risk of a giant wave caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
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A) 10% B) 50% C) 20% D) 25%
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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