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Tsunamis: Understanding their Power and Impact

Questions: 5

Grade: 7

Words: 81

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A tsunami, a series of giant waves, often starts deep within the ocean. Usually triggered by seismic activity such as an undersea earthquake, a tsunami races across the sea, building in size as it approaches land. Tsunamis are powerful and can cause enormous destruction. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, for example, killed over 230,000 people in 14 countries. However, humans are resilient and can rebuild their communities after a tsunami. Scientists are also constantly working to improve tsunami prediction to help protect coastal communities.

Question 1

What is the start point of a tsunami?

In a city

In a lake

Deep within the ocean

Explanation. A tsunami often starts deep within the ocean, usually triggered by seismic activity such as an undersea earthquake.

On a mountain

In the desert

Question 2

What causes a tsunami?

Tornado

Rainstorm

Snowfall

Undersea earthquake

Explanation. Tsunamis are usually triggered by seismic activity such as an undersea earthquake.

Forest Fire

Question 3

What is the meaning of the word 'resilient' in the text?

Depressed

Angry

Scared

Able to recover quickly

Explanation. In the context of this text, 'resilient' refers to the ability to recover quickly and rebuild communities after a tsunami.

Lazy

Question 4

What are scientists doing to help protect coastal communities?

Building walls

Moving people to safer places

Fighting against tsunamis

Improving tsunami prediction

Explanation. Scientists are working to improve tsunami prediction to help protect coastal communities.

Creating artificial tsunamis

Question 5

What is the impact of a tsunami?

Brings happiness

Causes enormous destruction

Explanation. Tsunamis are powerful and can cause enormous destruction. For example, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami killed over 230,000 people.

Brings wealth

Has no impact

Causes laughter

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