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1 Tsunami Quiz http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TsunamiHazardZone.jpg

2 Q1. What is a tsunami?  A series of waves caused by an underwater earthquake A series of waves caused by an underwater earthquake  A volcanic eruption A volcanic eruption  A strong hurricane A strong hurricane

3 Correct! Well done http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gr een_tick.svg

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5 Q2. When can a tsunami occur?  During the day During the day  During the night During the night  Any time during the day or the night Any time during the day or the night

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7 Correct! Well done http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gr een_tick.svg

8 Q3. How do you know if there is a tsunami on its way?  The sea water starts receding The sea water starts receding  The sky becomes clear The sky becomes clear  Buildings start to collapse Buildings start to collapse  More people start to surf More people start to surf

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10 Correct! Well done http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gr een_tick.svg

11 Q4. What should you do if there is a tsunami on its way?  Stay in the building you are in? Stay in the building you are in?  Go to the beach and watch so you can warn others that it is on its way. Go to the beach and watch so you can warn others that it is on its way.  Head to higher ground? Head to higher ground?

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13 Correct! Well done http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gr een_tick.svg

14 Q5. What causes a tsunami?  An underwater earthquake An underwater earthquake  A hurricane A hurricane  A landslide A landslide

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17 Q6. What does the word tsunami mean in Japanese?  Tidal wave Tidal wave  Killer wave Killer wave  Harbour wave Harbour wave  Massive wave Massive wave

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19 Correct! Well done http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gr een_tick.svg

20 Q7. A tsunami starts when a huge volume of ___ is moved quickly.  Air Air  Rocks Rocks  Water Water

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22 Correct! Well done http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gr een_tick.svg

23 Q8. Which of the following does NOT cause a tsunami  A very large storm A very large storm  Earthquake Earthquake  Underwater landslide Underwater landslide  Underwater volcanic eruption Underwater volcanic eruption

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25 Correct! Well done http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gr een_tick.svg

26 Well done!! You obviously know a lot about Tsunamis. Keep up the good work.


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