What moves from one place to another in a wave?
whales
wind
energy
water
Which of these is NOT a potential cause of tsunamis?
hurricanes
volcanoes
landslides
earthquakes
Tsunamis move at over ____.
500 miles per hour
1,000 miler per hour
100 miles per hour
50 miles per hour
Why is ‘tidal wave’ not an accurate name for a tsunami?
It's not actually a wave.
It happens only at low tide.
It sounds weird.
It's not related to tidal forces
How high can a tsunami reach?
100 feet
50 feet
500 feet
1 mile
What causes normal waves?
volcanoes
cargo ships
wind
earthquakes
Why can't you see tsunamis far out at sea?
There is no light there.
The water is deeper.
Tsunami is a Japanese word.
There is no energy there.
Tsunami is a Japanese word that means ______.
sea wall
harbor wave
natural disaster
fishing boat
What is the best way to safeguard against tsunami destruction.
early warning systems
plug up all volcanoes
build bridges
ban fishing
