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Lake Nyos Disaster: The Day the Lake Gassed a Village - Quiz
  • 1. What year did the Lake Nyos disaster occur?
A) 1975
B) 2000
C) 1986
D) 1990
  • 2. What gas was released during the Lake Nyos disaster?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Methane
C) Nitrogen
D) Hydrogen sulfide
  • 3. What type of lake is Lake Nyos classified as?
A) Reservoir
B) Crater lake
C) Glacial lake
D) Artificial lake
  • 4. What did researchers do to prevent another disaster at Lake Nyos?
A) Pumped in oxygen
B) Evacuated nearby villages
C) Built a dam
D) Installed degassing pipes
  • 5. The release of gas from Lake Nyos affected which aspect of the environment?
A) Wildlife diversity
B) Air quality
C) Soil fertility
D) Water temperature
  • 6. Which country is Lake Nyos located in?
A) Nigeria
B) Ghana
C) Uganda
D) Cameroon
  • 7. What is the name of the phenomenon caused by carbon dioxide accumulating in lakes?
A) Tsunami
B) Limnic eruption
C) Fluvial flood
D) Glacial melt
  • 8. What height did the gas cloud from Lake Nyos reach?
A) 200 meters
B) 10 meters
C) Approximately 100 meters
D) 50 meters
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