Questions of the TOEFL iBT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 012

Question 1. According to the paragraph, what are some of the factors that determine the size and impact of a tsunami?
A) The size and depth of the underwater event that generated the tsunami
B) The distance from the shore and the topography of the coastline
C) The speed and direction of the ocean currents
D) Both A and B

Question 2. Paragraph: “In addition to the immediate physical damage caused by tsunamis, there can also be long-term impacts. For example, tsunamis can contaminate fresh water supplies, damage fisheries and agriculture, and disrupt transportation and communication networks. The economic impacts of tsunamis can be substantial and long-lasting, with many communities taking years or even decades to fully recover.” Which of these is an example of a long-term impact caused by tsunamis?
A) Contamination of fresh water supplies
B) Destruction of buildings and infrastructure
C) Flooding and erosion
D) Loss of community cohesion

Question 3. According to the paragraph, which one is NOT true about tsunamis?
A) Tsunamis are typically generated by large underwater earthquakes.
B) Tsunamis can travel across the ocean at great speeds.
C) Tsunamis can cause significant damage when they reach high altitudes.
D) Tsunamis can cause flooding, erosion, and destruction when they reach low-lying areas.

Question 4. The author mentions all these EXCEPT:
A) How to manage risks associated with this oceanic hazard
B) How tsunamis affect quality life for affected populations
C) How tsunamis disrupt transportation networks
D) How tsunamis affect natural habitats

Question 5. Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 1 about tsunamis?
A) Tsunamis are always caused by natural events
B) Tsunamis have a fixed wavelength and speed
C) Tsunamis can affect any coastal area in the world
D) Tsunamis are more dangerous than other ocean waves

Question 6. Why does the author include examples of long-term impacts caused by tsunamis in paragraph 2?
A) To show how tsunamis affect different aspects of human life and society
B) To compare and contrast tsunamis with other natural disasters
C) To persuade readers to take action to prevent or mitigate tsunamis
D) To explain how tsunamis are different from regular ocean waves

Question 7. The word “displacement” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:
A) Movement
B) Removal
C) Replacement
D) Separation

Question 8. The phrase “managing the risks” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:
A) Reducing dangers
B) Avoiding hazards
C) Controlling outcomes
D) Assessing probabilities

Question 9. In stating “particularly in low-lying areas”, the author means that:
A) Low-lying areas are more prone to flooding than high-altitude areas
B) Low-lying areas have more buildings and infrastructure than high-altitude areas
C) Low-lying areas have less topography than high-altitude areas
D) Low-lying areas have lower energy than high-altitude areas

Question 10. Look at the four letters – (A), (B), (C), and (D), – that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage. "However, preparedness and mitigation alone are not enough to prevent the loss of lives and property caused by tsunamis." Where would the sentence best fit?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)