"Tsunami!"Comprehension Test

What is a tsunami?

• an earthquake

• a huge ocean wave

• a city in Japan

• an island

What causes a tsunami?

• A rainstorm

• Humans

• An earthquake on land,

• An earthquake under the ocean.

How high can some of the waves be?

• 21 feet

• 70 meters

• 70 feet

• 100 feet

What kind of destruction can a tsunami cause?

• The wind blows.

• People lose their jobs.

• People, home, and trees are tossed around.

• People are sad.

When was the most destructive tsunami?

• November 9, 1973

• May 1. 2021

• May 8, 2014

• December 26, 2004

What ocean did the most destructive tsunami occur?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Ocean Spray

What continents were affected by the tsunami?

• Southern Asia and Eastern Africa

• North America and Europe

• Antartica

• Southern Asia and South America

How many people died in the tsunami?

• Less than 200,000

• 1,000,000

• 251,000

• More than 200,000

How do we track tsunamis?

• From ships.

• From lifeguard towers.

• A tsunami-warning system.

• By text.

Why would we need a tsunami-warning system?

• To tell us when an earthquake is happening.

• To warn people so they can get to safety.

• To tell us when we can go to the beach.

• To warn people of a snow storm.