Tsunamis
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of tsunamis, their causes, impacts, and safety measures. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: geography physical geography tsunamis natural disasters |
What is a tsunami?
What is the primary cause of most tsunamis?
What is the average speed of a tsunami in the open ocean?
What happens to the speed of a tsunami as it approaches the shore?
What is the typical height of a tsunami in the open ocean?
What factors can contribute to the height of a tsunami when it reaches the shore?
What are the primary hazards associated with tsunamis?
Which region of the world is most prone to tsunamis?
What is the term used to describe the sudden withdrawal of water from the shoreline before a tsunami strikes?
What is the most effective way to stay safe during a tsunami?
How far inland can a tsunami travel?
What is the term used to describe a series of smaller tsunamis that follow the initial large tsunami?
What is the average recurrence interval of major tsunamis in a particular region?
Which country has the longest history of recorded tsunamis?
What is the name of the international warning system that provides tsunami alerts to countries around the world?