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