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WorksheetsQuiz on Tsunamis and Typhoons
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is a tsunami?
A type of fish
A warm ocean current
Waves generated through underwater earthquakes
A type of storm
What height do tsunami waves typically reach?
Less than one meter
Greater than five meters
Around two meters
Exactly three meters
What triggers the formation of a tsunami?
Volcanic eruptions
Underwater earthquakes
Tropical storms
Strong winds
What happens to sea water as tsunami waves approach the shore?
It is sucked back
It becomes salty
It gets colder
It rises steadily
What is a typhoon?
A type of earthquake
A storm that forms over warm water
A large wave
A calm weather condition
What is the 'eye' of a typhoon?
The area with the strongest winds
The part that causes rain
The very center of the typhoon
The outer edge of the storm
What do rainbands in a typhoon consist of?
Calm air
Clouds that move away from the eye wall
Tall buildings
High waves
What is the first stage of a typhoon?
Calm weather
Tsunami
Hurricane
Tropical storm
What causes strong winds in a typhoon?
Earthquakes
Warm air moving into the area
High tides
Cold air moving in
What happens to warm air in a typhoon?
It becomes heavy
It rises and creates storms
It cools down
It disappears
What is the main effect of a typhoon?
Tsunamis
Drought
Earthquakes
High winds, storms, and rain
What is the process of water being displaced in a tsunami?
Evaporation
Condensation
Suction
Oscillation
What should people do before a tsunami occurs?
Go to the beach
Ignore warnings
Panic
Stay calm and prepared
What is the primary cause of a tsunami?
Temperature changes
Wind
Rain
Underwater earthquakes
