I Survived Japanese Tsunami Reading Part 1

What happened that triggered the Tsunami?

• A storm

• An earthquake

• A Hurricane

How long was the earthquake?

• 7 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 6 minutes

Where was Aki, Kana, and Fumiya when the earthquake hit?

• At home

• At work

• At school

What had Kamaishi do that was different/ special than other cities to help protect its citizens?

• Built a wall

• Practiced drills

• Built stable buildings

What did Kamaishi students do to help with tsunamis?

• They didn't do anything extra or special

• Studied them in school & made a plan if one hit

• The students taught younger students about tsunamis

What did the students realize when they got to their refugee area?

• That they were not high enough

• That everyone was at their spot

• Their plan was working

True or False: The tsunami destroyed the city

• True

• False