Lesson 5: Earthquakes & Tsunamis Quiz

What is an earthquake?

• A large ocean wave caused by disturbances near the ocean floor

• A sudden movement in Earth's crust releasing energy as seismic waves

• A volcanic eruption that causes lava to flow

• A landslide that occurs on a mountain

Where do earthquakes typically occur?

• In the middle of tectonic plates

• In the atmosphere

• Near plate boundaries and along fault lines

• In the ocean far from any land

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What usually causes a tsunami?

• A meteorite impact in the ocean

• Heavy rainfall causing floods

• A strong windstorm over the ocean

• A large earthquake near the ocean floor

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of tsunamis?

• Landslides

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes near the ocean floor

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What is released during an earthquake?

• Seismic waves

• Sound waves

• Water waves

• Light waves

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