Tsunami Quiz

Plate Motion Engineering Amplify Quiz

What causes Tsunamis?
A. Underwater Earthquakes B. Wind C. Boats going too fast D. Loud Music
True or false? Every Earthquake causes Tsunamis
A. True B. False
Which of the following is a requirement for an earthquake to cause a tsunami?
A. It must be underwater B. It must be very weak. C. It must be very close to land D. It must be at a divergent plate boundary
What type of plate boundary most commonly causes tsunamis?
A. Convergent B. Divergent C. Transform D. Catatonic
Which of the following is a requirement for an earthquake to cause a tsunami?
A. It must be a strong earthquake B. It must be very close to land C. It must be at a transform plate boundary D. It must be on land
How far can a Tsunami travel?
A. About 100 feet B. About 100 miles C. About 1000 miles D. Across an entire ocean
How fast do Tsunami's go (at sea)?
A. 15-20mph B. 65mph C. 672,616,629 mph D. 500-700mph.

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Plate Motion Engineering Amplify Quiz

What causes Tsunamis?
A. Underwater Earthquakes B. Wind C. Boats going too fast D. Loud Music
True or false? Every Earthquake causes Tsunamis
A. True B. False
Which of the following is a requirement for an earthquake to cause a tsunami?
A. It must be underwater B. It must be very weak. C. It must be very close to land D. It must be at a divergent plate boundary
What type of plate boundary most commonly causes tsunamis?
A. Convergent B. Divergent C. Transform D. Catatonic
Which of the following is a requirement for an earthquake to cause a tsunami?
A. It must be a strong earthquake B. It must be very close to land C. It must be at a transform plate boundary D. It must be on land
How far can a Tsunami travel?
A. About 100 feet B. About 100 miles C. About 1000 miles D. Across an entire ocean
How fast do Tsunami's go (at sea)?
A. 15-20mph B. 65mph C. 672,616,629 mph D. 500-700mph.

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