Basic Trivia Facts About Tsunami! Quiz

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    Where does the word tsunami come from?

    • China
    • Russia
    • Japan
    • Hungry
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Basic Trivia Facts About Tsunami are not common to many people, but a person who keeps track of the events surrounding an event such as a tsunami knows more and at times can predict the occurrence of one. Take up the quiz below and see just how much you know about tsunamis from the news or research you have undertaken.

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  • 2. 

    In 1700 an earthquake on the Pacific Northwest created a tsunami that traveled to what country?

    • China

    • Japan

    • Ireland

    • Australia

    Correct Answer
    A. Japan
    Explanation
    In 1700, an earthquake occurred in the Pacific Northwest, which generated a tsunami. Tsunamis are large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes. Since Japan is located in the Pacific Ocean and is prone to earthquakes, it is highly likely that the tsunami created by the earthquake in the Pacific Northwest reached Japan. Therefore, Japan is the most plausible answer to the question.

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  • 3. 

    The series of waves that make up a tsunami is called what?

    • Many waves

    • Tsunami wave group

    • Wave train

    • Wave bunch

    Correct Answer
    A. Wave train
    Explanation
    A tsunami is a series of waves that occur in the ocean after a large undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. These waves travel across the ocean at high speeds and can cause significant destruction when they reach the shore. The term "wave train" accurately describes the nature of a tsunami, as it refers to a series or sequence of waves that are closely spaced and follow one another. Therefore, "wave train" is the correct term to describe the series of waves that make up a tsunami.

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    How far did the Indian Ocean tsunami travel?

    • 500 miles

    • 1,000 miles

    • 2,000 miles

    • 3,000 miles

    Correct Answer
    A. 3,000 miles
    Explanation
    The Indian Ocean tsunami traveled a distance of 3,000 miles. This massive tsunami was triggered by an undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, in 2004. The waves generated by the earthquake spread across the Indian Ocean, affecting several countries and coastlines. The tsunami devastated coastal communities in Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, and even reached as far as the east coast of Africa. The immense distance traveled by the tsunami highlights the sheer power and destructive force of this natural disaster.

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    What is the main cause of a tsunami?

    • Wind

    • Underwater earthquake which may cause landslides

    • Tornados

    • Both B & C

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Underwater earthquake which may cause landslides
    A. Tornados
    Explanation
    The main cause of a tsunami is an underwater earthquake which may cause landslides. Tsunamis are typically triggered by the displacement of a large volume of water due to the movement of the earth's tectonic plates beneath the ocean floor. This movement can result in an underwater earthquake, which in turn can cause landslides on the seafloor. These landslides then generate powerful waves that propagate through the ocean, eventually reaching the coastline and causing a tsunami. Tornados and wind, on the other hand, are not directly responsible for the formation of tsunamis.

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