Understanding Tsunamis

Understanding Tsunamis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a tsunami primarily described as?

A series of fast-moving ocean waves

A small ripple in the ocean

A gentle tide

A single large wave

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main causes of tsunamis?

Strong winds

Powerful earthquakes

Heavy rainfall

Tidal changes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of earthquake is particularly known for causing tsunamis?

Strike-slip earthquake

Megathrust earthquake

Reverse fault earthquake

Normal fault earthquake

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can submarine volcanic eruptions lead to tsunamis?

By cooling the ocean water

By releasing gases and materials with force

By creating underwater landslides

By increasing ocean salinity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What space objects, when impacting the ocean, can cause a mega tsunami?

Satellites

Solar flares

Meteoroids, asteroids, or comets

Space debris