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