Eruption of Krakatoa Volcano, Indonesia (35,000 killed) - Quiz
- 1. When did the eruption of Krakatoa volcano occur?
A) 1956
B) 1883
C) 1776
D) 1923
- 2. Where is Krakatoa volcano located?
A) Greece
B) Brazil
C) Japan
D) Indonesia
- 3. What type of volcano is Krakatoa?
A) Shield volcano
B) Cinder cone volcano
C) Caldera volcano
D) Stratovolcano
- 4. What scientific device was crucial for monitoring Krakatoa's activity before the eruption?
A) Seismograph
B) Hygrometer
C) Thermometer
D) Barograph
- 5. What was the primary reason for the high death toll in the Krakatoa eruption?
A) Ashfall
B) Lava flows
C) Pyroclastic flows
D) Tsunamis
- 6. Which ocean does Krakatoa volcano lie within?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
- 7. What was the magnitude of the eruption of Krakatoa on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 4
D) 7
- 8. What event triggered the cataclysmic eruption of Krakatoa?
A) A massive tsunami
B) A volcanic eruption elsewhere
C) A series of eruptions
D) An asteroid impact
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