Reading Natural Disaster

What is the primary reason Indonesia faces frequent natural disasters?

• Its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire

• Its proximity to the Indian Ocean

• Its large population

• Its climate

What was the extent of the area affected by the Kelud Mount eruption in 2014?

• 77,000 square kilometers

• 35 kilometers

• 550 kilometers in diameter

• The entire island of Java

According to the passage, what made the Merapi Mount eruption in 2010 significant?

• It was the largest eruption since 1800.

• It caused the most fatalities in Indonesian history.

• It led to the formation of a mud volcano.

• It triggered an earthquake.

What was the cause of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami?

• Volcanic activity in Java

• A collision between the Indian Plate and the Burma Plate

• A mud volcano in East Java

• Heavy rainfall in West Papua

Why did the Sidoarjo Mud Flow begin in 2007?

• Due to an earthquake in Jogja

• Because of the eruption of Mount Merapi

• From the explosion of a natural gas well

• As a result of flooding in West Papua

What was the global impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami?

• It affected only Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

• It caused deaths in 15 countries.

• It was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded.

• It only damaged coastal areas in Indonesia.

What was one of the consequences of the West Papua floods in 2010?

• The construction of new dams

• A mass migration of residents to Manokwari

• An earthquake in Jogja

• The eruption of a mud volcano

How did the scientific community view the Sidoarjo Mud Flow?

• As a chance to study a new geological phenomenon

• As a natural disaster caused by volcanic activity

• As an opportunity to test new technology

• As the result of heavy rainfall

Which of the following statements is true about the Kelud Mount eruption?

• It only affected the area around the volcano.

• It resulted in the death of hundreds of people.

• Volcanic ash was found as far as the western region of Java.

• The eruption led to an earthquake in East Java.

What was a key issue faced by officials during the West Papua floods?

• A lack of food donations

• Miscommunication about the distribution of aid

• A failure to evacuate residents

• A volcanic eruption triggered by the floods