The Science of Tsunamis — Questions and answers

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Why did Mr. Harris say the annual Tide Festival had to be cancelled?

Choices

  1. Because the weather was too hot.
  2. Because deep-sea sensors were picking up tremors from the sea floor. ✓
  3. Because everyone was too busy to go.
  4. Because the ocean was taking a slow breath.

Answer: Because deep-sea sensors were picking up tremors from the sea floor.

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What did Nadia see a vision of after Mr. Harris spoke?

Choices

  1. A bustling city street in modern Japan.
  2. A misty coastline in old Japan with wooden fishing boats. ✓
  3. The sunlit marine station at night.
  4. A tablet showing seismic squiggles.

Answer: A misty coastline in old Japan with wooden fishing boats.

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According to Mr. Harris, what happens to create a tsunami wave?

Choices

  1. The wind blows very hard for a long time.
  2. Fish move a lot of water with their tails.
  3. A huge section of the sea floor suddenly shifts up or down. ✓
  4. Many small waves combine together in the deep ocean.

Answer: A huge section of the sea floor suddenly shifts up or down.

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What did Nadia realize about the tremors Mr. Harris showed them?

Choices

  1. They meant the ocean was taking a slow breath.
  2. They were the first warning of something happening. ✓
  3. They were just a normal part of the ocean.
  4. They meant the Tide Festival was back on.

Answer: They were the first warning of something happening.

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