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