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