Understanding Tsunamis

What does the word 'tsunami' mean? Tick the correct answer.

• big waves

• harbour wave

• giant sea

• small land wave

What causes a tsunami?

• earthquakes

• wind

• nothing, they just happen

• boats

What does the word 'tsunami' mean? Tick the correct answer.

• big waves

• harbour wave

• giant sea

• small land wave

What is the run-up?

• the speed the tsunami travels at

• the length of the largest wave

• the distance the tsunami has travelled

• the highest point that the waves reach

What is the primary effect of a tsunami on coastal areas?

• strong winds

• earthquake damage

• land erosion

• flooding

How can people prepare for a tsunami?

• stay indoors during a storm

• create a tsunami evacuation plan

• ignore warning signs

• build higher buildings

What is a tsunami warning system?

• a system to alert people of an incoming tsunami

• a type of weather forecast

• a method to predict earthquakes

• a way to measure wave height

What is the best way to stay safe during a tsunami?

• climb a tree

• wait for the waves to pass

• move to higher ground

• stay at the beach

Which of the following is a sign that a tsunami may occur?

• earthquake shaking

• heavy rain

• strong winds

• clear skies

How fast can a tsunami travel in the open ocean?

• up to 500 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour