Tsunami Facts and Information Quiz

What is the English translation of the Japanese word 'tsunami'?

• Harbour wave

• Storm surge

• Seismic sea wave

• Tidal wave

What are tsunamis caused by?

• Hurricanes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the typical wavelength range of tsunamis?

• 1-10 km

• 100-500 km

• 10-100 km

• 500-1000 km

What determines the amplitude of a tsunami?

• The air pressure

• The wind speed

• The water depth

• The water temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What happens to a tsunami as it approaches land?

• It slows down and its energy remains constant

• It speeds up and its energy increases

• It speeds up and its energy remains constant

• It slows down and its energy decreases

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is the purpose of tide gauges in measuring tsunamis?

• To measure wind speed

• To measure wave height

• To measure water salinity

• To measure air temperature

What is the DART system used for?

• Measuring tsunami heights

• Measuring earthquake magnitudes

• Measuring wind directions

• Measuring ocean temperatures

What caused the Indian Ocean tsunami of 26th December 2004?

• Volcanic eruption

• Undersea earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How many people are estimated to have lost their lives in the Indian Ocean tsunami of 26th December 2004?

• Over 100,000

• Over 200,000

• Over 500,000

• Over 50,000

What is the magnitude of the earthquake that caused the Indian Ocean tsunami of 26th December 2004?

• 10.0

• 9.0

• 8.0

• 7.0

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3