Quiz on Tsunamis and Typhoons

What is a tsunami?

• A type of fish

• A warm ocean current

• Waves generated through underwater earthquakes

• A type of storm

What height do tsunami waves typically reach?

• Less than one meter

• Greater than five meters

• Around two meters

• Exactly three meters

What triggers the formation of a tsunami?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Underwater earthquakes

• Tropical storms

• Strong winds

What happens to sea water as tsunami waves approach the shore?

• It is sucked back

• It becomes salty

• It gets colder

• It rises steadily

What is a typhoon?

• A type of earthquake

• A storm that forms over warm water

• A large wave

• A calm weather condition

What is the 'eye' of a typhoon?

• The area with the strongest winds

• The part that causes rain

• The very center of the typhoon

• The outer edge of the storm

What do rainbands in a typhoon consist of?

• Calm air

• Clouds that move away from the eye wall

• Tall buildings

• High waves

What is the first stage of a typhoon?

• Calm weather

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Tropical storm

What causes strong winds in a typhoon?

• Earthquakes

• Warm air moving into the area

• High tides

• Cold air moving in

What happens to warm air in a typhoon?

• It becomes heavy

• It rises and creates storms

• It cools down

• It disappears