Tsunami

A tsunami is a powerful ocean _________.

• fish

• boat

• wave

• ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How are tsunami different from regular ocean waves?

• The wavelengths are wider in a tsunami.

• The wavelengths are wider for regular ocean waves.

• One is in a river, and one is in a lake.

• They are not different; they are the same.

Do all undersea earthquakes trigger a tsunami?

• YES

• NO

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Is it possible for a tsunami to pass under your boat and you not know it is happening?

• yes

• no

Do all earthquakes cause a tsunami?

• yes

• no

Are all tsunami waves high?

• no

• yes

What is a tsunami?

• a. A large storm with very high speed winds

• b. A tropical cyclone that occurs in the Pacific Ocean

• c. A large and powerful ocean wave

• d. A type of tornado

• e. Any earthquake that causes significant damage

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What natural event can cause a tsunami?

• a. Earthquake

• b. Volcanic eruption

• c. Landslide

• d. A glacier breaking off into the ocean

• e. All of the above

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How far can a tsunami travel?

• a. Less than 1 mile

• b. 10 miles

• c. 100 miles

• d. 500 miles

• e. Over 1000 miles

Tsunamis are caused by ___________.

• a

• b

• c

• d

• e

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2