- 1. Mount Vesuvius is a famous volcano located in Italy, near the city of Naples. It is best known for its eruption in AD 79, which destroyed the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Mount Vesuvius is still an active volcano today and last erupted in 1944. The volcano is classified as a stratovolcano and stands at a height of 4,203 feet. It is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world due to its proximity to densely populated areas. Scientists closely monitor Mount Vesuvius for any signs of potential eruption to ensure the safety of local residents and tourists.
What type of volcano is Mount Vesuvius?
A) Shield volcano
B) Stratovolcano
C) Cinder cone
D) Caldera
- 2. What is the approximate height of Mount Vesuvius?
A) 1,559 meters (5,114 feet)
B) 2,005 meters (6,578 feet)
C) 1,281 meters (4,203 feet)
D) 961 meters (3,153 feet)
- 3. When was the last major eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
A) 1889
B) 1968
C) 1944
D) 2007
- 4. What type of soil is found near Mount Vesuvius that is known for its fertility?
A) Peat soil
B) Volcanic soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Clay soil
- 5. Mount Vesuvius is located in which region of Italy?
A) Tuscany
B) Abruzzo
C) Campania
D) Sicily
- 6. What is the name of the National Park that includes Mount Vesuvius?
A) Vesuvius National Park
B) Amalfi National Park
C) Pompeii National Park
D) Capri National Park
- 7. What effect did the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD have on the surrounding areas?
A) Pumice and ash covered the land
B) Earthquakes caused widespread damage
C) Toxic gas spread through the air
D) A lava flow destroyed everything
- 8. Which Italian author wrote the novel 'The Last Days of Pompeii' inspired by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
A) Edward Bulwer-Lytton
B) Dante Alighieri
C) Umberto Eco
D) Giovanni Boccaccio
- 9. Which mineral is found in the rocks near Mount Vesuvius that gives them a green color?
A) Mica
B) Feldspar
C) Quartz
D) Olivine
- 10. What is the name of the volcanic ash and stone mixture that buried Pompeii?
A) Pumice
B) Scoria
C) Lapilli
D) Tuff
- 11. Where is Mount Vesuvius located?
A) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
B) Sydney, Australia
C) Naples, Italy
D) Athens, Greece
- 12. In what year did Mount Vesuvius famously erupted in a catastrophic eruption?
A) 1889 AD
B) 79 AD
C) 1975 AD
D) 1348 AD
- 13. Which ancient city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?
A) Athens
B) Carthage
C) Rome
D) Pompeii
- 14. Which Roman historian documented the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?
A) Julius Caesar
B) Cicero
C) Virgil
D) Pliny the Younger
- 15. Which nearby city is at risk of devastation if Mount Vesuvius has another major eruption?
A) Naples
B) Florence
C) Milan
D) Venice
- 16. Which musical artist released a song titled 'Pompeii' inspired by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
A) Ed Sheeran
B) Taylor Swift
C) Bastille
D) Coldplay
- 17. What year did Mount Vesuvius become a national park?
A) 2005
B) 2010
C) 1995
D) 1980
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