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