Understanding Tsunamis

Based on the information in the article, which natural disaster is not responsible for causing a tsunami?

• tornado

• volcanic eruption

• earthquake

• glacial movement

Which of the following is true about tectonic plates?

• Tectonic plates are solid pieces of the Earth's crust that cannot move or shift.

• Tectonic plates sometimes cause earthquakes, but they cannot cause tsunamis.

• Tectonic plates can get stuck until they slam past each other, releasing pressure.

• Tectonic plates are special instruments used to tell scientists when a tsunami is coming toward land.

Where would a tsunami be most likely to occur?

• Cuba

• New York City

• coast of Ireland

• Indonesia

What is the primary cause of most tsunamis?

• Global warming

• Underwater earthquakes

• Heavy rainfall

• Volcanic eruptions on land

How do tsunamis differ from regular ocean waves?

• Tsunamis are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.

• Tsunamis are smaller but faster than regular waves.

• Tsunamis are generated by underwater disturbances.

• Tsunamis are warmer than regular ocean waves.

Which area is considered a 'Tsunami-prone' zone?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Baltic Sea

• The Dead Sea

• The Red Sea