- 1. The Mystical Mount Mayon Volcano is a majestic natural wonder located in the Philippines. With its near-perfect symmetrical cone shape, this active stratovolcano is often shrouded in myth and legend. Reaching a height of approximately 2,462 meters, Mount Mayon is known for its breathtaking beauty and violent eruptive history. Its towering presence looms over the surrounding landscape, captivating both locals and tourists alike. The volcano's rich cultural significance and awe-inspiring allure make it a symbol of the raw power and beauty of nature.
Where is Mount Mayon located?
A) Italy
B) Australia
C) Japan
D) Philippines
- 2. What type of volcano is Mount Mayon?
A) Cinder cone volcano
B) Shield volcano
C) Stratovolcano
D) Caldera volcano
- 3. What is the approximate height of Mount Mayon?
A) 1,200 meters (3,937 feet)
B) 3,500 meters (11,482 feet)
C) 2,462 meters (8,077 feet)
D) 4,000 meters (13,123 feet)
- 4. When was the last major eruption of Mount Mayon?
A) November 2016
B) March 2020
C) January 2018
D) August 2019
- 5. Which city lies closest to Mount Mayon?
A) Cebu City
B) Davao City
C) Legazpi City
D) Manila
- 6. In what province is Mount Mayon located?
A) Sorsogon
B) Camarines Sur
C) Camarines Norte
D) Albay
- 7. What is the volcanic belt that Mount Mayon belongs to called?
A) Horseshoe of Fire
B) Volcanic Arc Belt
C) Circle of Volcanoes
D) Pacific Ring of Fire
- 8. What is the local language spoken by nearby residents in Mount Mayon?
A) Bikol
B) Ilocano
C) Visayan
D) Tagalog
- 9. Which famous Spanish conquistador recorded the first documented eruption of Mount Mayon in 1567?
A) Pedro de Valderrama
B) Juan de Salcedo
C) Miguel López de Legazpi
D) Ferdinand Magellan
- 10. What is the meaning of 'Mayon' in the local language?
A) Powerful
B) Mysterious
C) Majestic
D) Beautiful
- 11. What is the predominant hazard associated with Mount Mayon eruptions?
A) Earthquakes
B) Landslides
C) Tsunamis
D) Pyroclastic flows
- 12. What is the climate type in the region where Mount Mayon is located?
A) Tropical
B) Polar
C) Temperate
D) Desert
- 13. Which famous American aviator made a plane landing near Mount Mayon in 1933?
A) Wiley Post
B) Amelia Earhart
C) Howard Hughes
D) Charles Lindbergh
- 14. What is the predominant religion in the region around Mount Mayon?
A) Islam
B) Buddhism
C) Roman Catholicism
D) Hinduism
- 15. What is the local favorite dish associated with Albay province near Mount Mayon?
A) Sinigang
B) Kare-Kare
C) Bicol Express
D) Adobo
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