Tsunamis Quiz

What is the primary cause of most tsunamis?

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

What happens when the Earth's tectonic plates get stuck and then suddenly move?

• A hurricane forms

• A tornado forms

• A tsunami forms

• A flood occurs

How fast can tsunamis travel?

• Up to 100 miles per hour

• Up to 200 miles per hour

• Up to 300 miles per hour

• Up to 500 miles per hour

What natural disasters, besides earthquakes, can cause tsunamis?

• Hurricanes and tornadoes

• Landslides, volcanic eruptions, and glaciers breaking off

• Floods and droughts

• Wildfires and blizzards

Why might a tsunami wave not seem tall at first?

• Because it is moving slowly

• Because it is far away from the shore

• Because it is traveling through deep parts of the ocean

• Because it is not very powerful

How tall can some tsunami waves be when they reach the shore?

• 50 feet high

• 75 feet high

• 100 feet high

• 150 feet high

Where do tsunamis usually occur?

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• In the Pacific Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean

• In the Arctic Ocean

What was the height of the biggest tsunami ever recorded?

• 1,000 feet

• 1,500 feet

• 1,720 feet

• 2,000 feet

Where did the biggest tsunami ever recorded occur?

• Japan

• Chile

• Hawaii

• Lituya Bay, Alaska

What system was created to detect when earthquakes are coming?

• Atlantic Tsunami Warning System

• Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System

• Pacific Tsunami Warning System

• Arctic Tsunami Warning System