- 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) Indonesia
C) Brazil
D) Greece
- 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) Barograph
B) Hygrometer
C) Seismograph
D) Thermometer
- 5. What was the primary reason for the high death toll in the Krakatoa eruption?
A) Pyroclastic flows
B) Tsunamis
C) Ashfall
D) Lava flows
- 6. Which ocean does Krakatoa volcano lie within?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
- 7. What was the magnitude of the eruption of Krakatoa on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 4
D) 6
- 8. What event triggered the cataclysmic eruption of Krakatoa?
A) A volcanic eruption elsewhere
B) An asteroid impact
C) A massive tsunami
D) A series of eruptions
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