Tsunamis

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What is a Tsunami?

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A large and powerful ocean wave.

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What natural event can cause a Tsunami? Options: Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, Landslides, Glacier breaking off into the ocean, All of the above

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All of the above

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What does the Japanese word "tsunami" mean in English?

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Harbor Wave

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What should you do if you hear a Tsunami alert for your area?

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Head for higher ground

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Tsunamis can ONLY happen in the ocean.

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False

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Most Tsunamis occur in the

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Pacific Ocean

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The top a Tsunami wave is called the

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Crest

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A Tsunami can travel more than a mile onto land.

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True

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Tsunamis are sometimes called

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Tidal Waves

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Most waves get their energy (size/speed/shape) from __________ but tsunamis get their energy from ___________ ___________.

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Wind; Underwater Forces