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Tsunami Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary cause of most tsunamis?

a)

Tornadoes

b)

Earthquakes under the ocean floor

c)

Volcanic eruptions on land

d)

Meteor strikes

2.

What was the main cause of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami?

a)

A landslide

b)

A volcanic eruption

c)

An underwater earthquake

d)

A cyclone

3.

Which of the following is NOT a typical effect of a tsunami?

a)

Flooding of coastal areas

b)

Destruction of vegetation

c)

Long-term cooling of the Earth's atmosphere

d)

Loss of human life

4.

How did the international community respond to the Boxing Day Tsunami?

a)

By sending financial aid only

b)

By ignoring the disaster

c)

By sending aid and rescue teams

d)

By evacuating the affected areas

5.

What is a tsunami warning sign that people on the beach might notice?

a)

Sudden increase in wind speed

b)

Rapid rise in temperature

c)

Ocean water receding unusually far from the shore

d)

Birds flying towards the ocean

6.

Which area was most affected by the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami?

a)

The west coast of South America

b)

The east coast of Africa

c)

The west coast of Africa

d)

The coasts of the Indian Ocean

7.

What can be done to minimise the impact of tsunamis?

a)

Building seawalls and add mangroves as a natural barrier

b)

Restricting building near coastal areas

c)

Stopping all underwater earthquakes

d)

Increasing the temperature of ocean water

8.

Why is it important to have a tsunami evacuation plan?

a)

To ensure everyone knows how to swim

b)

To minimise confusion and save lives during an emergency

c)

To practice using boats and life jackets

d)

To increase tourism in coastal areas

9.

What type of plate tectonic activity typically causes tsunamis?

a)

Conservative plate margin

b)

Destructive plate boundary

c)

Constructive plate boundary

d)

None of the above

10.

Following the 2004 tsunami, what was a major health concern for survivors?

a)

Sunburns

b)

Frostbite

c)

Waterborne diseases

d)

Noise pollution