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