Tsunamis

Q. Tsunami is the Japanese word for _________________.

1. harbour wave
2. powerful wave
3. destructive wave
4. big wave

Q. Read the following statements and choose the correct option that best describes these statements:
1. A tsunami can be caused by underwater disturbances like earthquakes or landslides under oceans.
2. A tsunami is a small wave that does not cause any harm.

1. Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is wrong.
2. Both statements 1 and 2 are wrong.
3. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
4. Statement 1 is wrong and statement 2 is correct.

Q. Which among the following countries was not affected by the Tsunami that occured on 26 December, 2004?

1. Sri Lanka
2. India
3. Russia
4. Indonesia

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Tsunami means ____ in Japanese.

1. huge waves
2. massive waves
3. harbour waves
4. giant waves

Q. Describe the damage caused to mankind due to ‘Tsunami’. Locate the words or expressions which tell the fury of ‘Tsunami’.

Q. Tsunamis travel at a speed of _____________.

1. more than or around 700 kilometres per hour
2. around 500 kilometres per hour
3. around 300 kilometres per hour
4. around 100 kilometres per hour