Tsunamis and Ocean Waves Concepts

What is the top part of a wave called?

• Base

• Trough

• Crest

• Peak

What causes most of the waves we see on the beach?

• Boats

• Earthquakes

• Fish

• Wind

What is it called when the moon pulls the water closer to the shore?

• Current

• Low tide

• High tide

• Wave

What natural event can cause a tsunami?

• Rainstorm

• Earthquake

• Wind

• Tornado

Where are tsunamis more likely to occur?

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Ring of Fire