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Quiz on Tsunamis and Typhoons

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a tsunami?

a)

A type of fish

b)

A warm ocean current

c)

Waves generated through underwater earthquakes

d)

A type of storm

2.

What height do tsunami waves typically reach?

a)

Less than one meter

b)

Greater than five meters

c)

Around two meters

d)

Exactly three meters

3.

What triggers the formation of a tsunami?

a)

Volcanic eruptions

b)

Underwater earthquakes

c)

Tropical storms

d)

Strong winds

4.

What happens to sea water as tsunami waves approach the shore?

a)

It is sucked back

b)

It becomes salty

c)

It gets colder

d)

It rises steadily

5.

What is a typhoon?

a)

A type of earthquake

b)

A storm that forms over warm water

c)

A large wave

d)

A calm weather condition

6.

What is the 'eye' of a typhoon?

a)

The area with the strongest winds

b)

The part that causes rain

c)

The very center of the typhoon

d)

The outer edge of the storm

7.

What do rainbands in a typhoon consist of?

a)

Calm air

b)

Clouds that move away from the eye wall

c)

Tall buildings

d)

High waves

8.

What is the first stage of a typhoon?

a)

Calm weather

b)

Tsunami

c)

Hurricane

d)

Tropical storm

9.

What causes strong winds in a typhoon?

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Warm air moving into the area

c)

High tides

d)

Cold air moving in

10.

What happens to warm air in a typhoon?

a)

It becomes heavy

b)

It rises and creates storms

c)

It cools down

d)

It disappears

11.

What is the main effect of a typhoon?

a)

Tsunamis

b)

Drought

c)

Earthquakes

d)

High winds, storms, and rain

12.

What is the process of water being displaced in a tsunami?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Suction

d)

Oscillation

13.

What should people do before a tsunami occurs?

a)

Go to the beach

b)

Ignore warnings

c)

Panic

d)

Stay calm and prepared

14.

What is the primary cause of a tsunami?

a)

Temperature changes

b)

Wind

c)

Rain

d)

Underwater earthquakes