- 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) November 20, 2004
B) December 26, 2004
C) January 1, 2005
D) March 15, 2004
- 2. What was the epicenter of the earthquake?
A) Near Tokyo, Japan
B) Off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia
C) In the Gulf of Thailand
D) In the Arabian Sea
- 3. How high did some tsunami waves reach?
A) 10 meters
B) Up to 30 meters
C) 5 meters
D) 20 meters
- 4. Approximately how many people died as a result of the tsunami?
A) 50,000
B) 500,000
C) 1 million
D) 230,000
- 5. What natural phenomenon caused the tsunami?
A) Tornado
B) Undersea earthquake
C) Volcanic eruption
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) NATO
C) OPEC
D) WTO
- 8. What technology is used to detect tsunamis?
A) Weather balloons
B) Seismic activity monitors
C) Drones
D) Tsunami warning buoys
- 9. Which ocean did the tsunami primarily affect?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean
- 10. Which of these animals was noted to have acted strangely before the tsunami?
A) Elephants
B) Cats
C) Dogs
D) Birds
- 11. What type of plate boundary was responsible for the earthquake?
A) Convergent boundary
B) Transform boundary
C) Plate boundary is irrelevant
D) Divergent boundary
- 12. What factor contributed to the high loss of life in the 2004 tsunami?
A) Overpopulation of coastal cities
B) Inaccurate weather forecasting
C) Lack of a tsunami warning system
D) Insufficient rescue efforts
- 13. Which country had the largest number of casualties?
A) India
B) Thailand
C) Indonesia
D) Sri Lanka
- 14. What is the main cause of tsunamis?
A) Underwater earthquakes
B) Global warming
C) Storm surges
D) Meteor impacts
- 15. In which sea did the tsunami travel towards after the earthquake?
A) Red Sea
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Caribbean Sea
D) Andaman Sea
- 16. What was a significant effect of the tsunami on coastal ecosystems?
A) Rise in sea levels
B) Formation of new land
C) Coral reef destruction
D) Increased fish populations
- 17. Which famous movie depicted a family’s survival during the tsunami?
A) Cast Away
B) Titanic
C) The Impossible
D) San Andreas
- 18. In which country did the tsunami lead to a large number of tourist fatalities?
A) Thailand
B) Malaysia
C) Philippines
D) Australia
- 19. What was established in the wake of the tsunami to warn future events?
A) Tsunami Research Institute
B) Global Weather Network
C) Seismic Control Center
D) Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System
- 20. What was the primary humanitarian response to the tsunami?
A) Military intervention
B) Long-term tourism promotion
C) Disaster relief and aid
D) Evacuation of cities
- 21. Which humanitarian organization played a key role after the tsunami?
A) Red Cross
B) World Wildlife Fund
C) Amnesty International
D) Greenpeace
- 22. After the tsunami, what economic impact affected fishing communities?
A) Boost in agricultural production
B) Surge in tourist activities
C) Increase in fish prices
D) Destruction of fishing boats and harbors
- 23. How many countries were primarily affected by the tsunami?
A) 14
B) 10
C) 20
D) 5
- 24. Which island nation was hit by a massive wave but had minimal casualties?
A) Fiji
B) Seychelles
C) Maldives
D) Bali
- 25. What year did the catastrophic event lead to the development of tsunami education programs?
A) 2005
B) 2003
C) 2007
D) 2001
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