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WorksheetsKrakatoa and Volcanic Eruptions Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Where is Krakatoa located?
In the Atlantic Ocean
In the Sunda Strait
In the Mediterranean Sea
In the Arctic Ocean
What is a volcano?
A type of tree
A large body of water
A crack in the earth's crust
A type of mountain
What happens during a volcanic eruption?
Hot molten rock flows out
Earthquakes occur
Snow falls
Rain falls heavily
What are active volcanoes known for?
They are extinct
They erupt regularly
They never erupt
They are always dormant
What is the worst eruption of Krakatoa known for?
Happening in 1927
Being heard 3500 km away
Being the smallest eruption
Causing no damage
What did the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 create?
A new island
A desert
A river
A large forest
What is the name of the new island formed from Krakatoa?
Anak Krakatoa
Krakatoa II
Krakatoa Junior
Krakatoa New
How fast has Anak Krakatoa been growing since 1950?
Five inches per week
Ten inches per week
One inch per week
Two inches per week
What happened to the wildlife on Rakata after the eruption?
It was unaffected
It became extinct
It grew back over time
It was completely destroyed
What did scientists find on Rakata in 1884?
Just one spider
A large tree
A thriving ecosystem
Many animals
What caused the tsunamis during the Krakatoa eruption?
The eruption itself
Earthquakes
Heavy rain
Strong winds
What is a dormant volcano?
A volcano that erupts regularly
A volcano that is always active
A volcano that is inactive for a long time
A volcano that has erupted recently
What did the dust from the 1883 eruption do?
It rose to about 80 km in the sky
It disappeared quickly
It caused rain
It created new land
What is the significance of Krakatoa's eruption for scientists?
It was only a geological event
It was a minor event
It helped them study ecosystem recovery
It had no impact
