Tsunami
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- Q1What is the first thing you should do if you hear a tsunami warning?Evacuate to higher groundCall your familyGo to the beach to watchIgnore the warning30s
- Q2Which ocean is most commonly affected by tsunamis?The Atlantic OceanThe Pacific OceanThe Arctic OceanThe Indian Ocean30s
- Q3What is a tsunami also sometimes called?A cyclone waveA wind waveA hurricane waveA tidal wave30s
- Q4How can scientists predict a tsunami?By watching animal behaviorThrough weather forecastsBy looking at cloud patternsUsing underwater sensors and seismographs30s
- Q5What is the speed of a tsunami in deep water?About 50 kilometers per hourAbout 300 kilometers per hourAbout 100 kilometers per hourAbout 500 to 800 kilometers per hour30s
- Q6Which of these is NOT a result of a tsunami?A gentle breezeLarge waves hitting the shoreDestruction of buildingsFlooding of streets30s
- Q7What should you do if you feel an earthquake while near the coast?Go back to sleepStay where you areMove to higher groundCall your friends30s
- Q8What is the main danger of a tsunami?Earthquakes shaking the groundStrong winds knocking down treesHeavy rain causing landslidesFlooding of coastal areas30s
- Q9Which of the following can be a sign that a tsunami is coming?Large waves crashing on the beachDark clouds in the skyA sudden retreat of water from the shoreCalm and still water30s
- Q10What causes a tsunami?Heavy rainfallStrong windsUnderwater earthquakesVolcanic eruptions30s
- Q11What causes a tsunami?Underwater earthquakesVolcanic eruptionsStrong windsHeavy rainstorms30s
- Q12What is the best way to stay safe during a tsunami?Swim in the oceanStay where you areBuild a sandcastleGo to higher ground30s
- Q13How fast can tsunami waves travel in the open ocean?100 miles per hour15 miles per hour250 miles per hourUp to 500 miles per hour30s
- Q14What is the term for the series of waves caused by a tsunami?Tsunami surgeTsunami swellTsunami wave trainTsunami ripple30s
- Q15Which of the following can be a sign that a tsunami is coming?Strong wind gustsHeavy fogA sudden retreat of the ocean waterA colorful sunset30s