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