- 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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