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Tsunamis

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

The bottom of the Tsunami wave is called the

a)

Bottom

b)

Floor

c)

Trough

d)

Below

2.

A Tsunami wave can be as tall as

a)

10 Feet

b)

50 Feet

c)

75 Feet

d)

100 Feet

3.

When a Tsunami approaches shore, the waves

a)

Speed Up

b)

Slow Down

c)

Stay the Same Speed

4.

Which natural hazard is a series of large ocean waves?

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Tornadoes

c)

Tsunamis

d)

Tropical Cyclones

5.

Which natural hazard can NOT cause a tsunami?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Landslide

c)

Volcanic Eruption

d)

Tornado

6.

Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, and Tsunamis all occur near tectonic plate boundaries.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Tsunamis are caused by

a)

underwater disturbances such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes.

b)

wind and the gravitational pull of the moon.

8.

What is the primary cause of a tsunami?

a)

Underwater earthquakes

b)

Hurricanes

c)

Tornadoes

d)

Droughts

9.

Which ocean is most frequently affected by tsunamis?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Arctic Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

10.

What is the term for the first wave of a tsunami?

a)

Crest

b)

Trough

c)

Wavefront

d)

Initial wave

11.

How fast can a tsunami travel in the open ocean?

a)

30 km/h

b)

100 km/h

c)

500 km/h

d)

1000 km/h

12.

What should you do if you are on the beach and see the water receding rapidly?

a)

Collect seashells

b)

Run towards the water

c)

Stay still

d)

Move to higher ground

13.

Which of the following is a warning sign of an approaching tsunami?

a)

Sudden rise in temperature

b)

Unusual animal behavior

c)

Rapidly receding water

d)

Heavy rainfall

14.

What is the difference between a tsunami and a tidal wave?

a)

Tsunamis are caused by tides

b)

Tidal waves are caused by underwater earthquakes

c)

Tsunamis are caused by underwater disturbances

d)

Tidal waves are larger than tsunamis

15.

Which country has a well-known tsunami warning system?

a)

Brazil

b)

Japan

c)

Egypt

d)

Canada