- 1. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history, struck on December 26, 2004, following a massive undersea earthquake that registered a magnitude of 9.1 to 9.3 off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. This incredible seismic event triggered a series of devastating tsunamis that affected the coasts of 14 countries bordering the Indian Ocean, including Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, and several others. Waves reaching up to 30 meters (100 feet) in height inundated coastal communities with terrifying speed, obliterating everything in their path and causing widespread destruction. The human cost was staggering; estimates suggest that over 230,000 people lost their lives, while millions more were displaced and left without homes or basic necessities. The aftermath of the tsunami profoundly impacted the affected nations, leading to an unprecedented international humanitarian response, which involved governments, NGOs, and local communities coming together to provide relief and recovery efforts. Additionally, the disaster raised awareness about tsunami preparedness and initiated significant changes in disaster management protocols, including the establishment of early warning systems to better protect coastal populations from future tsunamis.
What date did the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami occur?
A) December 26, 2004
B) March 15, 2004
C) November 20, 2004
D) January 1, 2005
- 2. What was the epicenter of the earthquake?
A) Off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia
B) Near Tokyo, Japan
C) In the Gulf of Thailand
D) In the Arabian Sea
- 3. How high did some tsunami waves reach?
A) 10 meters
B) 20 meters
C) 5 meters
D) Up to 30 meters
- 4. Approximately how many people died as a result of the tsunami?
A) 230,000
B) 50,000
C) 1 million
D) 500,000
- 5. What natural phenomenon caused the tsunami?
A) Volcanic eruption
B) Undersea earthquake
C) Tornado
D) Landslide
- 6. Which of these Indian states was affected by the tsunami?
A) Maharashtra
B) Punjab
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
- 7. Which international organization provided aid after the tsunami?
A) United Nations
B) OPEC
C) NATO
D) WTO
- 8. What technology is used to detect tsunamis?
A) Seismic activity monitors
B) Drones
C) Tsunami warning buoys
D) Weather balloons
- 9. Which ocean did the tsunami primarily affect?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
- 10. Which of these animals was noted to have acted strangely before the tsunami?
A) Birds
B) Elephants
C) Dogs
D) Cats
- 11. What type of plate boundary was responsible for the earthquake?
A) Transform boundary
B) Divergent boundary
C) Convergent boundary
D) Plate boundary is irrelevant
- 12. What factor contributed to the high loss of life in the 2004 tsunami?
A) Insufficient rescue efforts
B) Lack of a tsunami warning system
C) Overpopulation of coastal cities
D) Inaccurate weather forecasting
- 13. Which country had the largest number of casualties?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Thailand
C) India
D) Indonesia
- 14. What is the main cause of tsunamis?
A) Global warming
B) Meteor impacts
C) Underwater earthquakes
D) Storm surges
- 15. In which sea did the tsunami travel towards after the earthquake?
A) Caribbean Sea
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Andaman Sea
D) Red Sea
- 16. What was a significant effect of the tsunami on coastal ecosystems?
A) Increased fish populations
B) Coral reef destruction
C) Formation of new land
D) Rise in sea levels
- 17. Which famous movie depicted a family’s survival during the tsunami?
A) Titanic
B) Cast Away
C) The Impossible
D) San Andreas
- 18. In which country did the tsunami lead to a large number of tourist fatalities?
A) Malaysia
B) Philippines
C) Thailand
D) Australia
- 19. What was established in the wake of the tsunami to warn future events?
A) Seismic Control Center
B) Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System
C) Global Weather Network
D) Tsunami Research Institute
- 20. What was the primary humanitarian response to the tsunami?
A) Evacuation of cities
B) Disaster relief and aid
C) Long-term tourism promotion
D) Military intervention
- 21. Which humanitarian organization played a key role after the tsunami?
A) World Wildlife Fund
B) Red Cross
C) Greenpeace
D) Amnesty International
- 22. After the tsunami, what economic impact affected fishing communities?
A) Surge in tourist activities
B) Destruction of fishing boats and harbors
C) Boost in agricultural production
D) Increase in fish prices
- 23. How many countries were primarily affected by the tsunami?
A) 20
B) 5
C) 14
D) 10
- 24. Which island nation was hit by a massive wave but had minimal casualties?
A) Maldives
B) Fiji
C) Seychelles
D) Bali
- 25. What year did the catastrophic event lead to the development of tsunami education programs?
A) 2007
B) 2003
C) 2005
D) 2001
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