Tsunamis
What are tsunamis?
Tsunamis are massive waves that occur because of earthquakes or volcanic eruptions that happen under the sea.
True or False?
When there is a flood you should try and get to higher ground?
True
What is an example of open waters?
Oceans, rivers, lakes, quarries
Roughly __ out of ___ ___ people get Giardiasis.
12 out of 100 000
What are 2 things that can cause dehydration? (mentioned in the slideshow)
exercising, diarrhea, vomiting and sweating excessively.
True or False? Tsunami waves grow in height as they go further into the ocean.
False
True or false?
Floods are the least common natural disaster.
False.
Floods are the most common natural disaster.
What were 3 ways you can ensure you're being safe in open waters that were mentioned in the slide show?
(Learn how to swim, Understand the differences between swimming in pools and open waters, Never swim alone, Keep an eye on children, Always have an exit plan, Never swim at night, Know how far you have swam/be aware of your surroundings, Swim where this is lifeguards present)
Roughly __ million people contract waterborne diseases every year.
20
What are 2 symptoms of dehydration?
(mentioned in the slideshow)
(headaches, tiredness, and constipation.)
In what ocean do most tsunamis occur?
Pacific
List atleast 3 dangers of floods.
(mentioned in the slideshow)
Drowning
Diseases spread through water contamination and sewage backup
Diseases spread through food contamination
Indoor air quality
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Diseases spread by insects
What are 2 dangers of open waters that were mentioned?
(Fast-moving streams, Cooler temperature, Limited visibility, Depth of water, Drowning, Bacteria)
__% of diseases are waterborne.
80%
When does dehydration occur?
Dehydration occurs when your body doesn’t have enough water to perform regular processes.
What do you do if you are caught in a tsunami wave?
Do not swim. Grab a floating object and let the currents carry you
What are floods usually caused by?
"Floods are frequently caused by heavy rainfall, quick snowmelt, a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or a tsunami."
How many families were impacted by children drowning per week?
150 families
What are 2 ways that you can prevent getting a waterborne disease
(mentioned in the slideshow)
Wash your hands regularly
Don’t swallow water when swimming
Vaccination
Order drinks without ice
One in every ___ people lack access to clean drinking water.
Four
Where, what year, and roughly how big was the biggest tsunami ever recorded?
It happened in Lituya Bay, Alaska in 1958 and grew to be up to 1720 feet.
What are the three main floods?
Flash floods, Coastal floods, River floods
What percentage out of 100 do children drown in open waters?
43%
What are the 3 types of diseases that were mentioned in the slideshow?
Typhoid.
Giardiasis.
Hookworm.
On average, how many people die every year from consuming contaminated water?
1.2 million