Tsunamis (Grade 6)
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Tsunamis
1.
A tsunami is one large wave that washes on shore.
- True
- False
2.
Tsunamis can travel up to 500 miles per hour and can reach a height of 100 feet.
- True
- False
3.
In the deep sea, a tsunami's height can be only about three feet tall.
- True
- False
4.
As a tsunami approaches shore, its wavelength typically increases.
- True
- False
5.
A tsunami can be caused by all of the following except
- an underwater earthquake.
- a volcanic eruption.
- a submarine rockslide.
- a meteorite impact.
- a thunderstorm.
6.
Which best describes tsunami waves in the deep ocean?
- long wavelengths and low heights
- long wavelengths and high heights
- short wavelengths and low heights
- short wavelengths and high heights
7.
Who is in the most danger from a tsunami?
- a person flying in an airplane
- a person hiking up an inland mountain
- a person playing in the sand on a coastal beach
- a person on a cruise ship floating in deep ocean water
8.
Which of the following factors would most influence the shore impact of a tsunami?
- tide height
- the season
- air temperature
- water temperature
9.
The table shows the steps of tsunami formation in the wrong order.
Which sequence shows the steps of the tsunami formation in the correct order?
Tsunami Formation | |
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Step | Description |
A | waves travel across ocean |
B | tsunami reaches land |
C | ocean earthquake |
D | wave height increases |
Which sequence shows the steps of the tsunami formation in the correct order?
- B, A, D, C
- B, D, A, C
- C, A, D, B
- C, D, A, B
10.
Detection buoys help monitor the oceans for potential tsunamis. Which best describes what the buoys monitor?
- changes in sea level
- changes in water chemistry
- changes in animal migration
- changes in weather patterns
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