GRADE 6 TM 2 WK 4(INDIAN SEA TSUNAMI)

What was the magnitude of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?

• 7.5

• 8.0

• 9.2

Answer explanation

The higher the number on the scale, the more dangerous the earthquake.

an earthquake of 9.2 is much more dangerous than an earthquake of 3.5.

Which of the following is not a Natural Disaster?

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Rain

• Earthquake

Answer explanation

Rain is a natural occurrence that usually does not cause harm to life and property.

The epicenter of the Indian ocean earthquakes was located .....

• 10 miles off the coast of Thailand

• 30 miles off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia

• 20 miles off the coast of Aceh,Indonesia

Answer explanation

Check no 3 captions on the map.

What can cause a tsunami?

• Landslide

• Underwater earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• All of the above

Do all undersea earthquakes trigger a tsunami?

• YES

• NO

What is NOT a warning sign of an impending tsunami?

• Hissing noise from the sea

• A giant wave

• Seawater suddenly retreats (moves back) from the shore.

• Pieces of cloud falling from the sky.

What is the epicenter of the earthquake?

• the exact point on the surface of the earth where the earthquake starts.

• the point under the surface of the earth where the earthquake starts.

• the farthest point from the surface of the earth where the earthquake starts.

Answer explanation

Countries, towns and cities near the epicenter have more destruction and damage