What causes a tsunami?
Tsunami Quiz

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Geography
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12th Grade
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Easy
Michelle Sharper
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14 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
Strong winds
Heavy rainfall
Tidal waves
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'tsunami' mean in Japanese?
Mountain wave
Harbor wave
Ocean wave
Storm wave
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How fast can tsunami waves move in the open ocean?
30 mph
100 mph
560 mph
200 mph
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where do most tsunamis occur?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'Ring of Fire'?
A volcanic belt in the Atlantic Ocean
A region in the Pacific Ocean prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
A desert area in Africa
A mountain range in Europe
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which ways do the waves of a tsunami change when they are getting close to the coast?
They slow down and decrease in height
They speed up and decrease in height
They slow down and increase in height
They speed up and increase in height
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Most tsunamis occur along the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Why is this so?
Due to the presence of many islands
Because of the Pacific Ring of Fire
Because of the warm ocean currents
Due to frequent hurricanes
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