Icelandic Volcanic Eruption Response

Icelandic Volcanic Eruption Response

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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In Iceland, authorities have ordered evacuations in a southwestern fishing town due to a volcanic eruption. This is the second eruption in a month, with lava destroying parts of nearby towns. The volcano threatens the village of Grindavik, where lava flows dangerously close to homes, prompting national police to enforce evacuations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Icelandic authorities take in response to the volcanic eruption?

They evacuated residents from a fishing town.

They ordered residents to stay indoors.

They declared a national holiday.

They increased fishing quotas.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which village is under threat from the fogou fak volcano?

Reykjavik

Akureyri

Grindavik

Hafnarfjordur

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the webcam footage reveal about the volcanic activity?

The volcano had stopped erupting.

Lava was flowing into Grindavik.

The lava was cooling down.

Lava was flowing into the ocean.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of the lava from the new fissures?

It has created new land.

It has destroyed several homes.

It has caused no damage.

It has been contained by barriers.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure did the national police take in response to the eruption?

They ordered evacuations.

They built a protective wall.

They set up a tourist viewing area.

They issued a travel advisory.