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What causes a tsunami to form?

• A strong wind in the ocean

• An earthquake under the ocean floor

• A volcanic eruption on land

• A large storm cloud

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where do most tsunamis occur?

• In deserts

• In the middle of the ocean

• Along tectonic plate boundaries

• In river valleys

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What happens to a tsunami wave as it approaches the shore?

• It becomes smaller

• It speeds up

• It gets taller and crashes onto land

• It disappears

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is NOT a cause of tsunamis?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Landslides

• Heavy rainstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following can help forecast a tsunami?

• Monitoring wind speeds

• Studying tectonic plate movements

• Tracking fish migration patterns

• Observing lunar phases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Why do tsunamis cause more damage in coastal areas with low elevation?

• The waves travel slower

• The waves cannot reach low-lying areas

• The waves can flood more land

• The area has fewer buildings

Which of the following is a proposed solution to reduce tsunami damage?

• Building larger buildings

• Tsunami detection sensors

• Preventing earthquakes

• Creating more rainstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

What happens to the energy of a tsunami as it moves toward land?

• It increases dramatically

• It stays constant

• It decreases due to friction with land

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

How does the size of an earthquake affect the size of a tsunami?

• Larger earthquakes usually cause larger tsunamis

• Larger earthquakes cause smaller tsunamis

• Earthquakes have no impact on tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What role does the ocean floor play in the formation of a tsunami?

• The ocean floor acts as a barrier to the wave

• The movement of the ocean floor displaces water, creating the wave

• The ocean floor absorbs the wave

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3