Natural Disaster Review: Tsunamis

What natural disaster caused these tsunamis to happen on this map?

• Plate Tectonics

• Volcanos

• Earthquakes

• Landslides

According to the map, what plate boundaries do most tsunamis occur at?

• Red- Colliding

• Yellow- Spreading Apart

• Purple- Sliding alongside

• Black- Earthquake

If an earthquake is on land and is on the surface of the earth, would it cause a tsunami to happen?

• Yes, earthquakes on land cause tsunamis.

• Yes, earthquakes on the surface of the earth cause tsunamis.

• No, earthquakes must happen underwater to cause a tsunami.

• No, earthquakes must happen deep inside earth to cause a tsunami.

What natural disaster historically triggers the least tsunamis according to the map?

• Earthquakes

• Landslide

• Volcano

What natural disaster historically triggers the most tsunamis according to the map?

• Earthquakes

• Landslide

• Volcano

According to the map, which continent has had the most tsunamis historically?

• Australia

• Asia

• North America

• South America

Based on the excerpt, do you think tsunamis are easy to predict?

What is the #1 best way to warn most people a tsunami is coming?

• Siren

• Phone alert

• Radio

What are the lines on this map called?

• Colliding

• Spreading Apart

• Type of Plate Boundary

• Tsunamis Caused by Earthquakes

What 3 things does an earthquake have to have to cause a tsunami?