Eruption of Krakatoa Volcano, Indonesia (35,000 killed) - Quiz
- 1. When did the eruption of Krakatoa volcano occur?
A) 1776
B) 1923
C) 1956
D) 1883
- 2. Where is Krakatoa volcano located?
A) Greece
B) Brazil
C) Indonesia
D) Japan
- 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) An asteroid impact
B) A massive tsunami
C) A series of eruptions
D) A volcanic eruption elsewhere
- 5. What was the magnitude of the eruption of Krakatoa on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)?
A) 7
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
- 6. What was the primary reason for the high death toll in the Krakatoa eruption?
A) Tsunamis
B) Pyroclastic flows
C) Ashfall
D) Lava flows
- 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) Barograph
B) Thermometer
C) Seismograph
D) Hygrometer
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