Lesson 13 independent practice

What natural event often causes tsunamis?

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Thunderstorms

Where do tsunamis mostly occur?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the speed of winds in a hurricane?

• 30 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 74 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

• Eye

• Core

• Heart

• Center

What is the first warning sign of an approaching tsunami?

• Strong winds

• Ocean recedes

• Heavy rain

• Dark clouds

What year did the deadly tsunami occur in the Indian Ocean?

• 2000

• 2004

• 2010

• 2015

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) "Tsunamis and Hurricanes"

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(b) "Tsunamis: A Wall of Water"

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(c) Both articles

• Gives examples of what happens when storms reach land

• Examples of deadly tsunamis

• Explains what causes hurricanes

Select a sentence that helps you determine the text structure of "Tsunamis and Hurricanes"

• "Such a disturbance creates a series of massive waves."

• "In the center, winds are low and skies are clear."

• In contrast, weather agencies do not normally give names to tsunamis."

Select a sentence that helps you determine the text structure of "Tsunami: A Wall of Water."

• "This resulted in more than 15,000 deaths and more than 25,000."

• "A tsunami is a series of huge waves."

• "There have been many record-breaking tsunamis throughout history.

In "Tsunami: A Wall of Water" how is paragraph 3 different from the ones that come before and after it?

• It is the first paragraph that describes a specific tsunami.

• It is the last paragraph that explains the causes of tsunamis.

• It is the last paragraph that describes famous tsunamis in history.

• It is the first paragraph that explains how tsunamis damage buildings.