NZ VOLCANO IN ERUPTION

NZ VOLCANO IN ERUPTION

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The video discusses the renewed volcanic activity of New Zealand's Ruapehu volcano, highlighting the formation of a lava island in its crater and the emission of steam and gas. Nearby volcanoes, Mount Egmont and Ngarahoe, are also mentioned. The impact of the eruptions includes melting glaciers and ash clouds reaching 6,000 feet. The crater lake has been replaced by a lava crust, affecting skiing activities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred within the crater of Mount Ruapehu?

The crater was filled with sand.

The crater was covered with snow.

An island of lava formed.

The crater was filled with water.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which volcano can be seen above the clouds when the air clears?

Mount Egmont

Mount Ngarahoe

Mount Ruapehu

Mount Cook

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the glacier when hot lava falls on it?

It becomes covered with more ash.

It turns into steam.

It melts, revealing the ice beneath.

It remains unchanged.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What replaced Ruapehu's crater lake?

A crust of lava

A forest

A sand dune

A new water body

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How high do the clouds of ash from Ruapehu shoot up?

1,000 feet

6,000 feet

3,000 feet

10,000 feet