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Tsunami

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    1. A tsunami is a series of giant waves generated by:

    A. High winds
    B. Stronger than normal tides
    C. Large disturbance on ocean floor
    D. Storms

    2. Which of the following is a tsunami warning sign?

    A. Water falling back quickly from beach
    B. Pets and animals act in a strange manner
    C. The weather gets stormy
    D. None of the above

    3. What does the word tsunami mean?

    A. Big wave
    B. Earthquake wave
    C. Harbour wave
    D. Tidal wave

    4. What do tsunami look like in the open sea?

    A. Hardly noticeable waves
    B. Small cresting waves
    C. Huge cresting waves
    D. Huge non-cresting waves

    5. What should you do if there is a tsunami warning issued?

    A. Pack your belongings and leave as soon as possible
    B. Head immediately to higher ground or inland
    C. Go down to the shore to check if it is correct
    D. Look for your pets and put them away first

    6. How far apart can the waves of a tsunami be?

    A. There is only one wave
    B. Only a few seconds
    C. Only a few minutes
    D. Up to an hour

    7. How far inland should you go if there is a warning of a tsunami?

    A. Go down to the beach to look
    B. One hundred metres
    C. Five hundred metres
    D. As far inland as you can

    8. How high above sea level should you try to get if there is warning of a tsunami?

    A. 5 metres above sea level
    B. 10 metres above sea level
    C. As high up as you can go
    D. Just high enough to get a good view of the beach

    9. What should you never do if there is a tsunami warning?

    A. Listen to the radio for more information
    B. Check your family emergency plan
    C. Head to the beach to check if the tsunami is coming
    D. Stay calm

    10. What should you do if there is a large or slow earthquake while you are on the beach?

    A. Stay put and wait for instructions
    B. Ignore it
    C. Move inland or uphill in a few minutes
    D. Move inland or uphill immediately


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