The Harvard Hazard quiz about Tsunamis and Viruses

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The Harvard Hazard Quiz: Tsunamis and Viruses

Test your knowledge about Tsunamis and Viruses with this engaging quiz! Discover interesting facts and enhance your understanding of these natural disasters and health threats.

  • Learn about the causes and effects of tsunamis.
  • Understand the transmission of viruses like MERS-CoV.
  • Challenge yourself with multiple-choice questions.
15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by ExploringWave42
What does the word ''Tsunami'' mean?
Harbor Wave
Ocean Storm
Big Wave
Large Water
What causes a Tsunami?
Displacements in the Ocean
Tornadoes
Typhoon
Coastal Errosion
Where do Tsunamis mostly occur?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Black Sea
How to identify when a Tsunami is about to occur?
After a light rain
After a natural event alert
Before an earthquake
After the pandemic
What do you think does a Tsunami sound like?
Large Ship
Bomb
Train or Jet
Jeep
How fast can a Tsunami travel?
1200 mph
500 mph
200 km/h
5 mph
What does DART stand for? ( A device that detects Tsunamis.)
Digital Artificial Radio Technology
Deep-Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami
Depth Accuracy Respiratory Technology
Direct Attentive Radiologic Transmitter
When was the Tsunami warning system invented?
1965
1932
1453
1949
What virus is transmitted primarily from infected dromedary camels to people?
SaRS-CoV
Polio
MERS-CoV
Leprosy
What are the symptoms of people who have confirmed to have the MERS-CoV infection? Fever, Cough, and?
Shortness of Breath
Red Bumps
Whopping Cough
Pink Eye
The symptoms of MERS start to appear about ___ days after a person is exposed.
A week after exposure
2 or 3 weeks
A year and a half
5 or 6 days
_______________________ for at least 20 seconds to reduce the risk of MERS-CoV.
Drench yourself with soil outside
Shower with rain water
Wash your hands with soap and water regularly
Hold your breath
MERS-CoV is a ______ virus, which means that it is transmitted between animals and humans.
Hydrophobic
Anthroponotic
Zoonotic
Vector-Borne
MERS-CoV has been categorized as a ______________ in the U.S.
Highly contagious
Extremely Fatal
Very low-risk illness
Non-existent Virus
The MERS-CoV widespread in dromedary ___ in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
Elephant
Camels
Birds
Oryx
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