Krakatoa (Krakatau) - Test
- 1. What year did the major eruption of Krakatoa occur?
A) 1883
B) 1890
C) 1902
D) 1875
- 2. Which ocean is Krakatoa located near?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean
- 3. What type of volcano is Krakatoa classified as?
A) Stratovolcano
B) Shield volcano
C) Lava dome
D) Cinder cone
- 4. What type of eruption primarily characterized the 1883 event?
A) Strombolian eruption
B) Hawaiian eruption
C) Freatomagmatic eruption
D) Plinian eruption
- 5. What phenomenon was notably caused by the 1883 eruption?
A) Landslide
B) Tsunami
C) Earthquake
D) Tornado
- 6. Krakatoa is part of which country?
A) Philippines
B) Malaysia
C) Australia
D) Indonesia
- 7. What was the volcanic explosivity index (VEI) of the 1883 eruption?
A) 5
B) 4
C) 6
D) 7
- 8. What kind of geological formation is Krakatoa considered?
A) Caldera
B) Valley
C) Mountain range
D) Plateau
- 9. What is the name of the island that emerged from the Krakatoa caldera?
A) Gunung Semeru
B) Bromo
C) Anak Krakatau
D) Mount Merapi
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