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