- 1. Which volcano in Iceland erupted in 2010, disrupting air travel across Europe?
A) Eyjafjallajökull
B) Katla
C) Hekla
D) Snæfell
- 2. In which year did the volcanic system of Laki erupt, causing a severe impact on the climate worldwide?
A) 1918
B) 1944
C) 1783
D) 1862
- 3. What type of volcanic rock is predominantly found in Iceland?
A) Granite
B) Basalt
C) Obsidian
D) Pumice
- 4. Which volcano erupted in 2014, causing concern for potential disruptions to air travel?
A) Öræfajökull
B) Grímsvötn
C) Bardarbunga
D) Hekla
- 5. What is the name of the geothermal area near Mývatn lake that features mud pools and steam vents?
A) Námaskarð
B) Leirhnjúkur
C) Krafla
D) Hverir
- 6. Which volcano in Iceland is famous for its caldera with a lake at the bottom?
A) Askja
B) Grímsvötn
C) Hekla
D) Öræfajökull
- 7. What is the name of the volcano that erupted in 2011 near the village of Grindavik?
A) Eldfell
B) Fagradalsfjall
C) Surtsey
D) Katla
- 8. What type of eruption occurred at Fimmvörðuháls in 2010?
A) Phreatomagmatic
B) Effusive
C) Strombolian
D) Plinian
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