Tsunami Quiz

What saved the Potiidaeans from the Persian soldiers during the siege of the Greek city of Potidaea?

• The wrath of Zeus

• A stroke of luck

• The tide returning in a wave higher than ever seen

• The intervention of Apollo

What is the speed at which a tsunami can move?

• 100 miles per hour

• 800 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• 500 miles per hour

What happens to a tsunami when it reaches shallow water?

• It slows down and decreases in height

• It speeds up and increases in height

• It speeds up and decreases in height

• It slows down and increases in height

What was the death toll of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?

• Over 50,000 people

• Over 100,000 people

• Over 200,000 people

• Over 300,000 people

What protective measures have been attempted to stop tsunamis?

• Building underground bunkers

• Planting more trees near the coast

• Creating artificial islands

• Constructing sea walls and flood gates

What caused the nuclear disaster at Japan's Fukushima Power Plant in 2011?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

• Tidal wave

What is the focus of scientists and policy makers in protecting against tsunamis?

• Creating more nuclear power plants

• Diverting the course of tsunamis

• Early detection and global communication networks

• Building stronger flood walls