Tsunami Quiz

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Q1. What is a tsunami? A series of waves caused by an

underwater earthquake

A volcanic eruption

A strong hurricane

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Q2. When can a tsunami occur?

During the day

During the night

Any time during the day or the night

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Q3. How do you know if there is a tsunami on its

way? The sea water starts receding

The sky becomes clear

Buildings start to collapse

More people start to surf

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Q4. What should you do if there is a tsunami on its

way?

Stay in the building you are in?

Go to the beach and watch so you can warn others that it is on its way.

Head to higher ground?

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Q5. What causes a tsunami?

An underwater earthquake

A hurricane

A landslide

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Q6. What does the word tsunami mean in Japanese?

Tidal wave

Killer wave

Harbour wave

Massive wave

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Q7. A tsunami starts when a huge volume of ___ is

moved quickly. Air

Rocks

Water

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Q8. Which of the following does NOT cause a tsunami

A very large storm

Earthquake

Underwater landslide

Underwater volcanic eruption

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You obviously know a lot about Tsunamis. Keep up the good work.