Volcanoes and geysers in Costa Rica
- 1. Which volcano is known as 'The Giant' in Costa Rica?
A) Poás
B) Arenal
C) Rincón de la Vieja
D) Irazú
- 2. Which volcano last erupted in Costa Rica in 2014?
A) Tenorio
B) Orosí
C) Miravalles
D) Turrialba
- 3. What is the highest volcano in Costa Rica?
A) Rincón de la Vieja
B) Poás
C) Irazú
D) Barva
- 4. Which volcano in Costa Rica is known for its emerald-green crater lake?
A) Irazú
B) Rincón de la Vieja
C) Miravalles
D) Poás
- 5. What type of volcano is Arenal in Costa Rica?
A) Shield volcano
B) Caldera volcano
C) Cinder cone volcano
D) Stratovolcano
- 6. In which province of Costa Rica is the Rincón de la Vieja volcano located?
A) San José
B) Cartago
C) Alajuela
D) Guanacaste
- 7. What is the primary gas emitted by the Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica?
A) Nitrogen
B) Oxygen
C) Sulfur dioxide
D) Carbon monoxide
- 8. Which of the following is a common rock type found in the Rincón de la Vieja volcano in Costa Rica?
A) Andesite
B) Sandstone
C) Shale
D) Limestone
- 9. What distinguishes a geyser from a hot spring in Costa Rica?
A) Geysers have cooler water
B) Geysers are always located near volcanoes
C) Geysers erupt periodically
D) Geysers have higher mineral content
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