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