The tsunami on December 26, 2004, was primarily caused by ___ under the sea.

An earthquake

True or False: Most animals were reported dead after the tsunami due to their inability to sense danger.

False; many animals sensed the danger and escaped to higher ground.

Fill in the blank: Tilly Smith saved her family during the tsunami by recalling a geography lesson about ___ that could cause tsunamis.

Earthquakes

What heroic action did Sanjeev, the policeman, take during the tsunami?

He jumped into the water to rescue John’s wife but was washed away.

In the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, how many people lost their lives due to the tsunami?

Approximately 150,000

Fill in the blank: Ignesious’s family was affected by the tsunami when the sea ___ after the earthquake.

Started rising

What is the main cause of tsunamis?

Tsunamis are primarily caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, which displace large volumes of water.

Tsunamis travel across the ocean at speeds of up to ___ kilometers per hour.

800 kilometers per hour.

True or False: Tsunamis are always preceded by a noticeable change in sea level.

False. Tsunamis can sometimes arrive with little or no warning and may not show significant sea level changes before they strike.

Fill in the blank: The height of a tsunami can increase dramatically as it approaches ___ coastline.

A shallow.

What is the role of a tsunami warning system?

A tsunami warning system detects seismic activity and ocean changes to provide alerts to populations at risk of imminent tsunami waves.

MCQ: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tsunamis? A) High speed in open water B) Short wavelength C) Long wavelength D) Can travel across entire ocean basins

B) Short wavelength.

What natural disaster struck on December 26, 2004, causing significant loss of life and damage in coastal regions?

A tsunami caused by an undersea earthquake.

True or False: Animals were more affected by the tsunami of 2004 than humans.

False. Animals suffered very few casualties compared to humans.

Fill in the blank: Tilly Smith saved her family during the tsunami by recalling a geography lesson about ___ and ___ that can cause tsunamis.

Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

What instinctive behavior did elephants exhibit during the tsunami that helped them survive?

They ran for higher ground.

What happened to 13-year-old Meghna during the tsunami, and how did she survive?

She was carried away with her parents and others but survived by holding onto a wooden door for two days until rescued.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following locations was NOT mentioned as being affected by the 2004 tsunami? A) Thailand B) Port Blair C) New York D) Andaman Islands

C) New York

What did Almas Javed's family try to do when they noticed the sea waves receding?

They tried to escape to a safer place.

True or False: The majority of the animals in Yala National Park were found dead after the tsunami.

False. No dead bodies of animals were found while sixty visitors were washed away.