WorksheetsAmplify Tsunami
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What can we do if a tsunami is coming to our way?
panic And run in every direction
Just stay there looking without moving
Get to high ground as far inland as possible
Go inside a house and close every door , windows and get under a table.
What is a Tsunami?
A Tsunami is a wave
A Tsunami is a joke
A Tsunami is a large lake
A Tsunami is a very large and powerful water wave
Is this a tsunami?
No
Yes
I don’t know
Maybe
A Tsunami is a
A natural disaster
Something very common in every beach
Name of a normal wave
a tornado style wave
Giant ocean-going waves that are caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruptions are called?
hurricanes
volcanoes
tsunamis
tornadoes
A giant wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
hurricane
tsunami
storm surge
earthquake
What is the primary cause of a tsunami?
Underwater earthquakes
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Landslides
Which of the following is a method to measure the magnitude of a tsunami?
Richter scale
Tsunameter
Barometer
Seismograph
What is the term for the initial wave of a tsunami?
Crest
Trough
Wavefront
Seiche
Which ocean is most frequently affected by tsunamis?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
What natural event can amplify the impact of a tsunami?
Full moon
High tide
Solar eclipse
Rainstorm
What is the main difference between a tsunami and a regular ocean wave?
Tsunamis are caused by wind
Tsunamis have longer wavelengths
Tsunamis are smaller
Tsunamis occur only at night
Which technology is used to detect tsunamis in the deep ocean?
Sonar
Radar
DART buoys
GPS
What should you do if you are on a boat in deep water during a tsunami warning?
Head to shore immediately
Stay in deep water
Drop anchor
Abandon ship
What is the term for the series of waves following the initial tsunami wave?
Aftershock
Wave train
Ripple effect
Backwash
Which of the following is a sign that a tsunami may be approaching?
Sudden rise in temperature
Unusual animal behavior
Rapid receding of the sea
Increase in wind speed
What is the primary purpose of a tsunami warning system?
To predict earthquakes
To alert people of potential tsunamis
To measure sea temperature
To track ocean currents
How can coastal vegetation help mitigate the impact of a tsunami?
By absorbing water
By providing shade
By acting as a barrier
By attracting wildlife
What is the role of a tsunami evacuation plan?
To provide medical aid
To guide people to safety
To predict tsunami arrival
To measure wave height
Which of the following factors can increase the destructiveness of a tsunami?
Shallow coastal waters
Deep ocean trenches
Mountainous terrain
Flat plains
What is the effect of a tsunami on marine life?
No effect
Beneficial for breeding
Destructive to habitats
Increases food supply
Which of the following is a historical tsunami event?
Mount St. Helens eruption
San Francisco earthquake
Indian Ocean tsunami 2004
Hurricane Katrina
What is the term for the height of a tsunami wave above sea level?
Amplitude
Frequency
Wavelength
Crest height
How does the speed of a tsunami wave change as it approaches shallow water?
Increases
Decreases
Remains constant
Fluctuates
What is the primary goal of tsunami research?
To understand wave patterns
To improve warning systems
To study marine life
To explore ocean depths
