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1. 
What does the word "tsunami" mean in Japanese?
A.
Tidal wave
B.
Harbor wave
C.
Killer wave
D.
Century wave
2. 
How fast can a tsunami travel?
A.
Up to 100 miles an hour (160 kilometers an hour)
B.
Up to 200 miles an hour (320 kilometers an hour)
C.
Up to 500 miles an hour (800 kilometers an hour)
D.
Up to 1,000 miles an hour (1,600 kilometers an hour)
3. 
What is the most active tsunami area?
A.
Pacific Ocean
B.
Caribbean Sea
C.
Indian Ocean
D.
North Atlantic Ocean
4. 
Why are tsunamis called one of the most catastrophic natural disasters?
A.
Tsunamis savagely attack coastlines wreaking damage to property and causing loss of life.
B.
Giant waves may travel for several miles inland, sweeping away the infrastructure.
C.
The salt that washes up on the shore dehydrates the land.
D.
Tsunami waves sweep away objects into the ocean.