Understanding Tsunamis
Explore the causes, characteristics, and impacts of tsunamis in this Grade 6 science worksheet.
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Understanding Tsunamis
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your responses.
1. What is the most common cause of a tsunami?
Strong winds
Underwater earthquakes
Heavy rainfall
Volcanic eruptions on land
2. What happens to a tsunami's speed and height as it approaches the coast?
Speed increases, height decreases
Speed decreases, height increases
Both speed and height increase
Both speed and height decrease
3. Tsunamis are often called waves, but this is a misleading name because they are not caused by wind.
4. The point where an underwater earthquake originates is called the .
5. Describe two natural signs that might indicate a tsunami is approaching.
6. Observe the diagram below showing a cross-section of a tsunami. Label the key parts of the tsunami's formation and movement.
7. A single tsunami event can consist of a series of waves.
True
False
8. All underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis.
True
False
9. Imagine you are living in a coastal town and hear a tsunami warning. What steps would you take to ensure your safety and the safety of your family?