Eruption of Krakatoa Volcano, Indonesia (35,000 killed) - Quiz
- 1. When did the eruption of Krakatoa volcano occur?
A) 1923
B) 1883
C) 1776
D) 1956
- 2. Where is Krakatoa volcano located?
A) Japan
B) Brazil
C) Greece
D) Indonesia
- 3. What type of volcano is Krakatoa?
A) Stratovolcano
B) Cinder cone volcano
C) Shield volcano
D) Caldera volcano
- 4. What event triggered the cataclysmic eruption of Krakatoa?
A) A volcanic eruption elsewhere
B) A massive tsunami
C) A series of eruptions
D) An asteroid impact
- 5. What was the magnitude of the eruption of Krakatoa on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 7
D) 6
- 6. What was the primary reason for the high death toll in the Krakatoa eruption?
A) Ashfall
B) Tsunamis
C) Pyroclastic flows
D) Lava flows
- 7. Which ocean does Krakatoa volcano lie within?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
- 8. What scientific device was crucial for monitoring Krakatoa's activity before the eruption?
A) Hygrometer
B) Thermometer
C) Seismograph
D) Barograph
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