Waves and Tsunamis Quiz

What are waves?

• The result of an earthquake

• The displacement of ocean water

• The rise and fall of water on the ocean surface

• The movement of the sea floor

What does the word 'tsunami' mean in Japanese?

• Ocean floor

• Wave

• Harbour waves

• Earthquake

When did the Indian Ocean tsunami occur?

• 26 December 2007

• 26 December 2004

• 26 December 2005

• 26 December 2006

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that caused the Indian Ocean tsunami?

• 10.0

• 9.0

• 8.0

• 7.0

What caused the displacement of the ocean floor during the Indian Ocean tsunami?

• Movement of the sea floor

• Tectonic plate collision

• Rise and fall of water

• Strong winds

Which point in the Andaman and Nicobar islands got completely submerged during the tsunami?

• Sri Lanka point

• Indira point

• Sumatra point

• Burma point

What was the speed of the tsunami wave?

• 500 km per hour

• 800 km per hour

• 300 km per hour

• 100 km per hour

How far did the tsunami waves travel from the coast?

• 3 km

• 2 km

• 1 km

• 4 km

Which coastal areas in India were worst affected by the tsunami?

• Odisha and West Bengal

• Karnataka and Goa

• Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

• Gujarat and Maharashtra

What is the first indication that a tsunami is approaching?

• Rapid withdrawal of water

• High tides

• Strong winds

• Earthquake tremors