Tsunami Quiz
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Q1.
What is a tsunami?
A series of waves caused by an
earthquake
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A volcanic eruption
A strong hurricane
underwater
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Q2. When can a tsunami occur?
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During the day
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During the night
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Any time during the day or the night
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Q3. How do you know if there is
on its way?
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The sea water starts receding
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More people start to surf
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Buildings start to collapse
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The sky becomes clear
a tsunami
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Q4.
What should you do if there
is a tsunami on its
way?
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Stay in the building you are in?
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Head to higher ground?
Go to the beach and watch so you
that it is on its way.
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can warn others
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Q5. What causes a tsunami?
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An underwater earthquake
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A hurricane
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A landslide
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Q6. What does the word
in Japanese?
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Tidal wave
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Harbour wave
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Massive wave
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Killer wave
tsunami mean
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Q7. A tsunami starts when a huge volume of
___ is moved quickly.
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Air
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Rocks
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Water
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Q8. Which of the following does NOT cause a
tsunami
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Earthquake
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A very large storm
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Underwater landslide
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Underwater volcanic eruption
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You obviously know a lot about Tsunamis. Keep up the good
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