WorksheetsTsunamis
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is a Tsunami?
A large storm with high speed winds
A tropical cyclone that occurs in the Pacific Ocean
A large and powerful ocean wave
A type of tornado
Any earthquake that causes significant damage
What natural event can cause a Tsunami?
Earthquakes
Volcanic Eruptions
Landslides
Glacier breaking off into the ocean
All of the above
What does the Japanese word "tsunami" mean in English?
Boat Smasher
Harbor Wave
Waves of Death
Tall Water
What should you do if you hear a Tsunami alert for your area?
Head for higher ground
Get into a boat
Get into your car and drive away
Run towards the beach to watch
Tsunamis can ONLY happen in the ocean.
True
False
Most Tsunamis occur in the
Amazon River
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The top a Tsunami wave is called the
Top
Peak
Crest
Ceiling
A Tsunami can travel more than a mile onto land.
True
False
Tsunamis are sometimes called
Earthquake waves
Tidal Waves
Regular Waves
Trough & Crest Waves
Most waves get their energy (size/speed/shape) from __________ but tsunamis get their energy from ___________ ___________.
Rain
Lightning Strikes
Fire
Thunderstorms
Wind
Tornado Winds
Wind
Underwater Forces
A Tsunami wave can move at over _______ miles per hour.
10
50
500
1000
When a Tsunami approaches shore, the waves
Speed Up
Slow Down
Stay the Same Speed
When a Tsunami is far from shore it can be hard to detect.
True
False
The bottom of the Tsunami wave is called the
Bottom
Floor
Trough
Below
A Tsunami wave can be as tall as
10 Feet
50 Feet
75 Feet
100 Feet
