WorksheetsEyjafjallajokull Volcano Eruption Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
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
