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