Living on Volcanoes: Indonesia's Ring of Fire
  • 1. Indonesia's Ring of Fire is a region known for its diverse and vibrant culture, but it also carries the risk of living on active volcanoes. The archipelago nation is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped belt of seismic activity where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. With over 130 active volcanoes, Indonesia is home to some of the world's most active and dangerous volcanoes, such as Mount Merapi and Mount Kelud. Despite the constant threat of volcanic activity, millions of Indonesians continue to live near these fiery mountains, adapting to the unpredictable nature of their environment. The rich soil and geothermal resources provided by these volcanoes have shaped the economy and culture of the region, fostering a unique way of life that is intertwined with the geological forces at play.

    Where is Indonesia's Ring of Fire located?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a hazard associated with living on volcanoes in Indonesia's Ring of Fire?
A) Earthquakes
B) Lahars
C) Pyroclastic flows
D) Tornadoes
  • 3. What type of plate boundary is responsible for the volcanic activity along the Ring of Fire?
A) Transform boundary
B) Subduction zone
C) Divergent boundary
D) Convergent boundary
  • 4. Which oceanic plate is subducted beneath the Eurasian Plate in Indonesia's Ring of Fire?
A) Antarctic Plate
B) African Plate
C) Pacific Plate
D) Indo-Australian Plate
  • 5. Which volcano in Indonesia is known as the 'Mountain of Fire'?
A) Mount Merapi
B) Mount Kelud
C) Mount Agung
D) Mount Semeru
  • 6. What is the deadliest volcanic eruption in recorded history that occurred in Indonesia in 1815?
A) Mount Tambora
B) Mount Merapi
C) Krakatoa
D) Mount Sinabung
  • 7. Which city in Indonesia is known as the 'City of Ghosts' due to being devastated by the 2010 Mount Merapi eruption?
A) Semarang
B) Surabaya
C) Bandung
D) Yogyakarta
  • 8. What is the name of the volcanic crater lake located on Mount Rinjani in Indonesia?
A) Segara Anak
B) Lake Batur
C) Danau Toba
D) Lake Tondano
  • 9. What is the term for an undersea earthquake that can trigger a tsunami along the Ring of Fire?
A) Landslide earthquake
B) Volcanic earthquake
C) Subduction earthquake
D) Megathrust earthquake
  • 10. Which Indonesian island is home to the active volcano Mount Agung?
A) Lombok
B) Flores
C) Bali
D) Sulawesi
  • 11. In 1883, the eruption of which volcano caused the Earth's average temperature to drop due to ash in the atmosphere?
A) Krakatoa
B) Mount Agung
C) Mount Tambora
D) Mount Merapi
  • 12. What is the process called when magma rises to the surface through a volcano's vent?
A) Lava flow
B) Eruption
C) Pyroclastic flow
D) Subduction
  • 13. Which Indonesian island is known for having three active volcanoes named Mount Rinjani, Mount Barujari, and Mount Sangeang?
A) Bali
B) Java
C) Sumatra
D) Lombok
  • 14. What is the most abundant gas typically found in volcanic eruptions?
A) Nitrogen.
B) Carbon dioxide.
C) Oxygen.
D) Water vapor.
  • 15. What is the largest religion in Indonesia?
A) Buddhism
B) Islam
C) Hinduism
D) Christianity
  • 16. What is the traditional statue or figure in Indonesian architecture representing a protective spirit or guardian?
A) Dragon
B) Phoenix
C) Lion
D) Barong
  • 17. What is the name for the traditional Indonesian shadow puppet theater?
A) West End
B) Wayang Kulit
C) Hollywood
D) Broadway
  • 18. What is the traditional Indonesian martial art that uses a bamboo stick called?
A) Judo
B) Karate
C) Pencak Silat
D) Taekwondo
  • 19. Which island in Indonesia is known for its dragon-like lizards?
A) Komodo
B) Bali
C) Sumatra
D) Java
  • 20. What disaster mitigation efforts are in place in Indonesia?
A) Prayer circles
B) Underground bunkers
C) Volcano-proof shelters
D) Early warning systems and evacuation plans
  • 21. Mount Bromo, a popular tourist destination in Indonesia, is located in which national park?
A) Ujung Kulon National Park.
B) Komodo National Park.
C) Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
D) Gunung Leuser National Park.
  • 22. What is the name of the Indonesian style coffee with condensed milk?
A) Espresso
B) Mocha
C) Cappuccino
D) Kopi Susu
  • 23. What year did the Krakatoa volcano erupt in Indonesia?
A) 1905
B) 1883
C) 2000
D) 1950
  • 24. What is a volcanic crater lake?
A) An Indonesian traditional market.
B) A popular Indonesian dance.
C) A lake formed in a caldera or volcanic crater.
D) A type of Indonesian rice dish.
  • 25. Mount Sinabung, a stratovolcano in Indonesia, is located on which island?
A) Sumatra.
B) Lombok.
C) Bali.
D) Java.
  • 26. What is the term for the zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that encircles the Pacific Ocean?
A) Ring of Fire
B) Lava Belt
C) Tectonic Plate
D) Seismic Zone
  • 27. Which volcano in Indonesia is known for its blue fire crater?
A) Tambora.
B) Ijen.
C) Merapi.
D) Bromo.
  • 28. Which Indonesian island is home to the ancient Borobudur temple?
A) Java
B) Sumatra
C) Lombok
D) Bali
  • 29. What is the traditional Indonesian house made of?
A) Bamboo
B) Brick
C) Glass
D) Stone
  • 30. What is the longest river in Indonesia?
A) Yangtze River
B) Kapuas River
C) Nile River
D) Amazon River
  • 31. Which volcano in Indonesia is the highest peak in the country?
A) Mount Tambora.
B) Mount Rinjani.
C) Mount Agung.
D) Puncak Jaya.
  • 32. What is the currency of Indonesia?
A) Yen
B) Dollar
C) Euro
D) Rupiah
  • 33. What is the name of the Indonesian handheld fan made of palm leaves or batik fabric?
A) Lantern
B) Kipas
C) Umbrella
D) Handkerchief
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