Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Eruption Quiz

What is the main cause of volcanic eruptions in Iceland?

• Divergent plate boundary

• Subduction zone

• Transform plate boundary

• Convergent plate boundary

How many flights were cancelled over 8 days due to the volcanic eruption?

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

What was the main economic impact on local farmers near the volcano?

• Crops damaged by ash

• Drop in tourist numbers

• Loss of jobs in airline industry

• Reconstruction of roads and services

What was the environmental impact of the Eyjafjallajokull eruption?

• Increase in global CO2 emissions

• Risks to soils and water courses

• Risks to marine life

• No impact on the environment

What was the local response to the eruption in Iceland?

• Closure of road networks

• Reconstruction of bridges

• Monitoring of earth movements and weather

• Evacuation of thousands of people

How did the EU cope with the travel restrictions caused by the eruption?

• No cooperation with other countries

• Providing compensation to affected travelers

• Redirecting goods via air networks

• Lack of contingency plans

What was the role of the London VAAC during the eruption?

• Providing information on ash based on Icelandic Met Office data

• Determining safety conditions for air travel

• Tracking the ash cloud by satellite

• Preparing alternatives for companies and people stuck by travel restrictions

What was the impact of the eruption on the Kenyan economy?

• No impact on the economy

• Unsold perishable goods and temporary unemployment

• Increase in export of green vegetables and flowers

• Loss of jobs in the airline industry

What was the main social effect on local water supplies near the volcano?

• Contamination with sulfur from the ash

• Depletion of water sources

• Contamination with fluoride from the ash

• No impact on water supplies

What was the impact on sporting events due to the eruption?

• Relocation of sporting events to other countries

• No impact on sporting events

• Increase in viewership of sports events

• Cancellation of major international tournaments