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