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