Explore Tsunamis

On December 26th 2004, a massive tsunami rose from which ocean?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What should you do if you see a tsunami happening?

• Run towards the tsunami

• Stay where you are

• Move to higher ground

• Call a friend

A tsunami is:

• a type of earthquake

• a large ocean wave caused by underwater disturbances

• a type of volcanic eruption

• a strong windstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A tsunami is a large wave typically created by ________. All are possible, but what usually happens?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Landslides

• Meteor impacts

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What happens when a tsunami reaches the shore?

• The water recedes and then surges inland with great force.

• The water remains calm and does not move.

• The water evaporates quickly.

• The water freezes instantly.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Fill in the blank: Tsunamis travel approximately ___ mph in 15,000 feet of water.

• 475 mph

• 625 mph

• 750 mph

• 800 mph

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following is true about the movement of water during a tsunami?

• It flows in a circular pattern.

• It flows straight.

• It flows in a zigzag pattern.

How long do waves produced by a tsunami occur?

• A few minutes

• Between 5 to 60 minutes

• A day

• Several days

In which year did a major tsunami occur in Japan?

• 2011

• 2004

• 1995

• 1986

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which regions have been affected by tsunamis according to the passage?

• The Pacific Ocean region

• The Atlantic Ocean region

• The Indian Ocean region

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2