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