Tsunamis and Hurricanes Compare and Contrast

Which of the following is a difference between tsunamis and hurricanes?

• A tsunami averages 74-95 MPH, while a hurricane moves at 500 MPH.

• A tsunami occurs with little warning, while a hurricane is predicted days in advance.

• A tsunami can wipe out entire cities, while a hurricane affects small areas.

• A tsunami is safe, while a hurricane is dangerous.

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Why did the author most likely use this type of text structure?

• to list past natural disasters in chronological order

• to give information about severe weather and solutions to stay safe

• to provide details about coastal regions

• to describe the similarities and differences between tsunamis and hurricanes

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What conclusion does the author reach about tsunamis and hurricanes?

• They can occur anywhere in the world.

• They share some similarities but also differ in many ways.

• They both occur with little warning.

• They are not alike.

Which of the following is a similarity between tsunamis and hurricanes?

• They both leave behind massive amounts of damage.

• They both catch people by surprise.

• They both travel thousands of miles.

• They both occur due to an underwater earthquake.

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Based on the article, what can both events require?

• strong winds

• an evacuation plan

• a volcanic eruption

• large landmasses

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Where might you find this type of writing?

• a nonfiction book about oceans

• a newspaper

• in a personal diary

• in a science textbook

What nonfiction text feature could have been added to help you better understand the text?

• a picture of both a tsunami and hurricane occurring

• a map showing popular beaches

• an illustration of a volcano

• bold print showing important words

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