Tsunamis

The bottom of the Tsunami wave is called the

• Bottom

• Floor

• Trough

• Below

A Tsunami wave can be as tall as

• 10 Feet

• 50 Feet

• 75 Feet

• 100 Feet

When a Tsunami approaches shore, the waves

• Speed Up

• Slow Down

• Stay the Same Speed

Which natural hazard is a series of large ocean waves?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Tsunamis

• Tropical Cyclones

Which natural hazard can NOT cause a tsunami?

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Volcanic Eruption

• Tornado

Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, and Tsunamis all occur near tectonic plate boundaries.

• True

• False

Tsunamis are caused by

• underwater disturbances such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes.

• wind and the gravitational pull of the moon.

What is the primary cause of a tsunami?

• Underwater earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Droughts

Which ocean is most frequently affected by tsunamis?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is the term for the first wave of a tsunami?

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavefront

• Initial wave