Q. Who is the author of The Tsunami?
Ans. The chapter contains accounts by different writers, including real-life experiences of tsunami survivors.
Q. What is a tsunami?
Ans. A tsunami is a series of powerful sea waves usually caused by an underwater earthquake or other major disturbance.
Q. What caused the tsunami described in the chapter?
Ans. An undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean on 26 December 2004 triggered the tsunami.
Q. When did the Indian Ocean tsunami occur?
Ans. On 26 December 2004.
Q. Where did the tsunami cause great destruction?
Ans. It affected several countries around the Indian Ocean, including India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand.
Q. What did Tilly Smith notice at the beach?
Ans. She noticed unusual movements in the sea and recognized warning signs of a tsunami.
Q. Why did Tilly Smith recognize the danger?
Ans. She remembered learning about tsunamis in a geography lesson.
Q. How did Tilly help people at the beach?
Ans. She warned her mother and others, helping people move away from the dangerous shore.
Q. Who was Tilly Smith?
Ans. She was a young British schoolgirl who helped alert people to the tsunami danger.
Q. What happened to Sanjeev during the tsunami?
Ans. He tried to save his family and others despite the danger.
Q. Who was Meghna?
Ans. Meghna was a young girl who survived the tsunami after being swept away by the waves.
Q. How did Almas lose her family?
Ans. She was separated from her family during the tsunami disaster.
Q. Who was Almas?
Ans. Almas was a young survivor whose family was affected by the tsunami.
Q. What did animals do before the tsunami?
Ans. Some animals moved to higher ground, apparently sensing the approaching danger.
Q. Why is Tilly Smith remembered?
Ans. She used her knowledge to recognize the danger and warn others.
Q. What is the importance of early warning signs?
Ans. They can help people evacuate and reduce loss of life.
Q. How can people stay safe during a tsunami warning?
Ans. They should move quickly to higher ground and follow official emergency instructions.
Q. What qualities did Tilly show?
Ans. Presence of mind, courage and awareness.
Q. What does the chapter teach about disaster preparedness?
Ans. Knowledge, awareness and quick action can save lives.
Q. What is the central message of The Tsunami?
Ans. Natural disasters can be devastating, but awareness, courage and preparedness can help save lives.