- 1. When did the eruption of Krakatoa volcano occur?
A) 1776
B) 1923
C) 1883
D) 1956
- 2. Where is Krakatoa volcano located?
A) Indonesia
B) Japan
C) Brazil
D) Greece
- 3. What type of volcano is Krakatoa?
A) Cinder cone volcano
B) Shield volcano
C) Caldera volcano
D) Stratovolcano
- 4. What was the primary reason for the high death toll in the Krakatoa eruption?
A) Pyroclastic flows
B) Tsunamis
C) Lava flows
D) Ashfall
- 5. 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
- 6. What scientific device was crucial for monitoring Krakatoa's activity before the eruption?
A) Seismograph
B) Hygrometer
C) Thermometer
D) Barograph
- 7. Which ocean does Krakatoa volcano lie within?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Arctic 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) 7
D) 6
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