The Volcano That Changed the World: Quick Check 1

Was the Mount Tambora eruption of 1815 the deadliest volcanic explosion ever?

• Yes, it was.

• No, it wasn't.

Did the volcano’s eruption cause a snowstorm in Vermont?

• Yes, it did.

• No, it didn't.

Did the volcano’s eruption cause more food to grow?

• Yes, it did.

• No, it didn't.

Did most people in the world quickly find out that Mount Tambora had erupted?

• Yes, they did.

• No, they didn't.

Did thousands of people move to New England after the Mount Tambora explosion?

• Yes, they did.

• No, they didn't.

Was Mount Tambora close to or far away from John’s farm?

• It was far away from John’s farm.

• It was close to John's farm.

Did world temperatures get colder or hotter after Mount Pinatubo erupted in 1991?

• They got colder.

• They got hotter.

Were people in Sumbawa prepared or unprepared for Mount Tambora’s eruption?

• They were prepared.

• They were unprepared.

Which eruption was more powerful: Mount Tambora’s or Mount Pinatubo’s?

• Mount Tambora’s eruption was more powerful.

• Mount Pinatubo’s eruption was more powerful.

Did 12,000 or 30 million people die around the world from Mount Tambora’s eruption?

• 12,000 million people

• 30 million people