TSUNAMI QUIZ

What is a TSUNAMI?

• A tsunami is a weather phenomenon that causes heavy rain.
• A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by large disturbances in or near a body of water.
• A tsunami is a type of earthquake.
• A tsunami is a large fish found in the ocean.

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Describe a TSUNAMI

• A tsunami is a single wave that travels across the ocean.
• A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by underwater disturbances.
• A tsunami is a large storm that occurs at sea.
• A tsunami is a type of earthquake.

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When do TSUNAMIS cause damage?

• Tsunamis cause damage only in deep ocean waters.
• Tsunamis are harmless and do not cause any damage.
• Tsunamis only affect inland areas far from the coast.
• Tsunamis cause damage when they reach the shore.

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Name three conditions that create TSUNAMIS

• Tornadoes, hurricanes and cyclones

• Floods, blizzards and earthquakes

• Droughts, lightening and flooding

• Underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides

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How do TSUNAMIS travel?

• Tsunamis can only occur in freshwater lakes and do not affect oceans.
• Tsunamis travel across the ocean at high speeds and increase in height as they approach shallow waters.
• Tsunamis only travel in straight lines and do not change height.
• Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes and travel slowly across the ocean.

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What happens when a TSUNAMI hits shore?

• A tsunami causes flooding, destruction, and significant damage to coastal areas.
• A tsunami creates calm waters and clear skies.
• A tsunami only affects marine life and has no impact on land.
• A tsunami brings beneficial nutrients to coastal ecosystems.

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What is the difference between a TSUNAMI and a tidal wave?

• A tsunami occurs only in oceans, while a tidal wave can occur in rivers.
• A tsunami is caused by high winds, while a tidal wave is caused by earthquakes.
• A tsunami is a type of tidal wave that happens during full moons.
• A tsunami is caused by underwater disturbances, while a tidal wave is related to tidal forces from the moon and sun's gravity.

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What are the safety precautions when a TSUNAMI is coming?

• Ignore the alerts and continue with your activities.
• Go to the beach to observe the waves.
• Stay indoors and wait for the warning to pass.
• Move to higher ground and stay away from the coast and follow instructions from local authorities.

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What does TSUNAMI mean in Japanese?

• 大波

  candy cane

• 津波

  harbor wave

• 地震

  tornado winds

• 洪水

  dangerous wave

What happens to the tectonic plates in a TSUNAMI?

• Tectonic plates remain stationary during a tsunami.
• Tectonic plates only shift above water, not underwater.
• Tsunamis are caused by volcanic eruptions, not tectonic plate movement.
• Tectonic plates shift and can cause underwater earthquakes, leading to tsunamis.

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