
Tsunamis: Unraveling the Science Behind Nature's Most Destructive Waves

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Science, Geography, History
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard

Patricia Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes tsunamis particularly dangerous and unpredictable?
Their ability to be predicted accurately
Their occurrence only during storms
Their slow movement across the ocean
Their sudden and unexpected occurrence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of tsunamis?
Volcanic eruptions
Landslides
Hurricanes
Meteorites
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How fast can tsunami waves travel across the ocean?
Up to 100 mph
Up to 300 mph
Up to 600 mph
Up to 900 mph
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to a tsunami wave as it approaches the shore?
It slows down and decreases in height
It speeds up and decreases in height
It slows down and increases in height
It speeds up and increases in height
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do tsunami waves differ from ordinary waves when they reach the shore?
They crest and break like ordinary waves
They create a gentle ripple effect
They move forward like a solid wall of water
They dissipate before reaching the shore
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant characteristic of tsunamis that contributes to their destructive power?
They have multiple waves
They occur only once
They are always small in size
They only affect uninhabited areas
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country is particularly vulnerable to tsunamis due to its geographic location?
Brazil
Japan
Canada
Australia
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