- 1. When did the eruption of Krakatoa volcano occur?
A) 1883
B) 1776
C) 1956
D) 1923
- 2. Where is Krakatoa volcano located?
A) Indonesia
B) Japan
C) Brazil
D) Greece
- 3. What type of volcano is Krakatoa?
A) Caldera volcano
B) Shield volcano
C) Stratovolcano
D) Cinder cone volcano
- 4. What event triggered the cataclysmic eruption of Krakatoa?
A) An asteroid impact
B) A massive tsunami
C) A series of eruptions
D) A volcanic eruption elsewhere
- 5. What was the magnitude of the eruption of Krakatoa on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)?
A) 4
B) 7
C) 5
D) 6
- 6. What was the primary reason for the high death toll in the Krakatoa eruption?
A) Tsunamis
B) Pyroclastic flows
C) Lava flows
D) Ashfall
- 7. Which ocean does Krakatoa volcano lie within?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
- 8. What scientific device was crucial for monitoring Krakatoa's activity before the eruption?
A) Seismograph
B) Hygrometer
C) Thermometer
D) Barograph
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