What is a Tsunami?

What is a tsunami?

• A large wave caused by wind

• A large wave caused by an earthquake, landslide, or meteorite impact

• A large wave caused by a ship

• A large wave caused by a volcano

How high can tsunami waves reach as they approach the shore?

• 10 meters

• 20 meters

• 30 meters

• 40 meters

How long can a tsunami continue to be a danger after hitting the shore?

• 10 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

What was the speed of the tsunami that hit Japan in 2011?

• 300 miles per hour

• 400 miles per hour

• 500 miles per hour

• 600 miles per hour

Which year did the deadliest tsunami in history occur according to the chart?

• 2004

• 1908

• 1883

• 1896

Which area was affected by the tsunami with the highest fatalities in the chart?

• Messina, Italy

• Krakatau, Indonesia

• Indian Ocean

• Sanriku, Japan

What is the magnitude of the tsunami that occurred in Sanriku, Japan in 1896?

• 9.0

• 7.6

• 8.5

• 7.0

Which natural events can cause a tsunami?

• Earthquake, landslide, meteorite impact

• Tornado, hurricane, flood

• Volcano, drought, wildfire

• Earthquake, flood, drought

What is the purpose of studying tsunamis according to the text?

• To predict weather changes

• To create better maps

• To perfect an early warning system

• To build stronger buildings

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Which tsunami had a magnitude of 8.5 according to the chart?

• 2004 Indian Ocean

• 1908 Messina, Italy

• 1868 Northern Chile

• 1883 Krakatau, Indonesia