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How to survive a natural disaster

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
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1.

What is a tsunami?

a)
A tsunami is caused by excessive rainfall leading to flooding in coastal areas
b)
A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by large-scale disturbances of the ocean, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and underwater landslides.
c)
A tsunami is a result of high tides in the ocean
d)
A tsunami is a type of tornado that occurs over the ocean
2.

If you could choose what items to take with you during a tsunami, what would they be?

a)

First-aid kit, food and water, flashlight, portable radio

b)
Electronics
c)
Jewelry and valuables
d)

First-aid kit, food and water, flashlight, gold, money

3.

Where will you go to survive?

a)
to the grocery store for food and supplies
b)
to the park for a picnic
c)
to the nearest shelter or safe place
d)
to the beach for a vacation
4.

What things will you do to survive?

a)
Ignore basic needs and focus on entertainment
b)
Prioritize finding food, water, shelter, and seeking help if needed.
c)
Rely solely on luck and hope for the best
d)
Wait for someone else to take care of everything
5.

If you survive this tsunami, what will you do next?

a)
Seek medical attention, find shelter, and connect with loved ones.
b)
Take a nap on the beach
c)
Start a new business
d)

Run to the beach to see if the tsunami is over or not

6.

If you actually encountered a tsunami one day, what would you do first?

a)
Stand on the beach and watch the tsunami
b)

Run away and tell everyone the news and then find a place to hide

c)
Move to higher ground or inland as quickly as possible
d)
Take a selfie with the tsunami
7.

So, if someone calls for help when a tsunami hits, what will you do?

a)
Move to higher ground and seek shelter immediately.
b)
Ignore the warning and continue with normal activities
c)
Take a leisurely stroll along the beach
d)
Stay near the shore to watch the tsunami
8.

If unfortunately someone was injured near you, what would you do?

a)
Take a picture and post it on social media
b)
Ignore the person and walk away
c)
Call for emergency medical help and provide first aid if trained to do so.
d)
Ask for money in exchange for help
9.

A normal tsunami is about how many meters high?

a)
100 to 200 meters
b)
10 to 30 meters
c)
5 to 15 meters
d)
50 to 100 meters
10.

Where are tsunamis usually impacted from?

a)
Landslides and avalanches
b)
Underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
c)
Tornadoes and cyclones
d)
Hurricanes and typhoons
11.

Have people found a solution to prevent tsunamis?

a)
No, there is no solution to prevent tsunamis entirely.
b)
Yes, creating a force field around the coastline can stop tsunamis
c)
No, using explosives to break up the tsunami waves is an effective solution
d)
Yes, building higher walls along the coast can prevent tsunamis
12.

What is the way to fight tsunami?

a)
Building more houses near the coast
b)
Ignoring the warning signs and staying in the area
c)
Relying solely on emergency response after the tsunami hits
d)
Early warning system, evacuation, and strong infrastructure
13.

Where are tsunamis hitting the most?

a)
Indian Ocean region
b)
Atlantic Ocean region
c)
Mediterranean Sea region
d)
Pacific Ocean region
14.

What can tsunamis be caused by?

a)
Tornadoes
b)
Hurricanes
c)
Underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides
d)
Snowstorms
15.

After the tsunami, what else happens?

a)
Improved agricultural productivity
b)
Secondary effects such as flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage can occur.
c)
Increased wildlife population
d)
Decreased air pollution
16.

Why do we have to carry the necessary tools to escape the tsunami?

a)
To increase our chances of survival and to be prepared for any emergency situations during and after a tsunami.
b)
Because it's fun to carry heavy tools
c)

They are necessary because they can provide first aid in time and can also carry valuable items.

d)
To make the tsunami more powerful
17.

Why do we avoid tsunamis in places far from the sea?

a)
Tsunamis are only a concern for countries with poor infrastructure, so places far from the sea are safe.
b)
Tsunamis only occur in areas with high population density, so places far from the sea are not affected.
c)
Tsunamis only affect coastal areas, so places far from the sea are not at risk of tsunamis.
d)
Tsunamis are caused by volcanic eruptions, not by the proximity to the sea.
18.

So after the tsunami, will it cause damage to us?

a)
No, tsunamis only cause damage in movies
b)
Yes, tsunamis can cause damage to coastal areas and infrastructure.
c)
No, tsunamis are harmless natural occurrences
d)

Yes, but not significantly, it just rushed into the city and left immediately.

19.

Besides tsunami, should we be careful for other natural disasters?

a)
Yes
b)
Not at all
c)
Only earthquakes
d)
No
20.

So what natural disasters often accompany tsunamis?

a)
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and underwater landslides
b)
hurricanes
c)
tornadoes
d)
blizzards