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What is the Ring of Fire?

• A belt of volcanoes and seismic activity around the Pacific Ocean.
• A type of volcanic eruption.
• A region of Indonesia with the most people living near active volcanoes.
• The name of the volcano that erupted in Indonesia in 1883.

Why do people choose to live near active volcanoes, despite the dangers?

• Volcanic soil is rich and good for farming.
• Volcanoes provide a source of geothermal energy.
• Volcanoes are popular tourist destinations.
• All of the above.

Which country has the most people living near active volcanoes?

• Japan
• Indonesia
• The United States
• Russia

What was one of the world's worst natural disasters caused by a volcanic eruption in 1883?

• The eruption of Mount Krakatau in Indonesia in 1883
• The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Italy in 79 AD
• The eruption of Mount St. Helens in the United States in 1980
• All of the above

How many active volcanoes are there, and how people live in the island of Java?

• 40 - 130 million
• 30 - 140 million
• 30 - 130 million
• 40 - 140 million

How many people were killed in the volcanic eruption in Indonesia in 1883?

• 3,600

• 63,000

• 36,000

• 6,300

What was the job of Mbah Marijan, the "Gatekeeper of Merapi"?

• To warn people when Mount Merapi became dangerous so that they could evacuate.
• To study Mount Merapi and learn more about its behavior.
• To lead tours of Mount Merapi for tourists.
• To perform traditional ceremonies to appease the volcano gods.

What does it mean for people who live near volcanoes to evacuate?

• To watch the volcano from a safe distance.
• To take shelter in their homes until the volcano erupts.
• To leave their homes and go to a safe place.
• To pray for the volcano to stop erupting.

Why do people who live near volcanoes often wait for definite news about the volcano before evacuating?

• They don't want to leave their homes and belongings behind.
• They don't want to disrupt their lives.
• They don't want to cause panic.
• All of the above.

Which of the following is the best way to stay safe if you live near an active volcano?

• Have a plan for evacuating quickly and safely.
• Be aware of the signs of an impending eruption.
• Have a stockpile of food and water in case of an evacuation.
• All of the above.