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Krakatoa and Volcanic Eruptions Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where is Krakatoa located?

a)

In the Atlantic Ocean

b)

In the Sunda Strait

c)

In the Mediterranean Sea

d)

In the Arctic Ocean

2.

What is a volcano?

a)

A type of tree

b)

A large body of water

c)

A crack in the earth's crust

d)

A type of mountain

3.

What happens during a volcanic eruption?

a)

Hot molten rock flows out

b)

Earthquakes occur

c)

Snow falls

d)

Rain falls heavily

4.

What are active volcanoes known for?

a)

They are extinct

b)

They erupt regularly

c)

They never erupt

d)

They are always dormant

5.

What is the worst eruption of Krakatoa known for?

a)

Happening in 1927

b)

Being heard 3500 km away

c)

Being the smallest eruption

d)

Causing no damage

6.

What did the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 create?

a)

A new island

b)

A desert

c)

A river

d)

A large forest

7.

What is the name of the new island formed from Krakatoa?

a)

Anak Krakatoa

b)

Krakatoa II

c)

Krakatoa Junior

d)

Krakatoa New

8.

How fast has Anak Krakatoa been growing since 1950?

a)

Five inches per week

b)

Ten inches per week

c)

One inch per week

d)

Two inches per week

9.

What happened to the wildlife on Rakata after the eruption?

a)

It was unaffected

b)

It became extinct

c)

It grew back over time

d)

It was completely destroyed

10.

What did scientists find on Rakata in 1884?

a)

Just one spider

b)

A large tree

c)

A thriving ecosystem

d)

Many animals

11.

What caused the tsunamis during the Krakatoa eruption?

a)

The eruption itself

b)

Earthquakes

c)

Heavy rain

d)

Strong winds

12.

What is a dormant volcano?

a)

A volcano that erupts regularly

b)

A volcano that is always active

c)

A volcano that is inactive for a long time

d)

A volcano that has erupted recently

13.

What did the dust from the 1883 eruption do?

a)

It rose to about 80 km in the sky

b)

It disappeared quickly

c)

It caused rain

d)

It created new land

14.

What is the significance of Krakatoa's eruption for scientists?

a)

It was only a geological event

b)

It was a minor event

c)

It helped them study ecosystem recovery

d)

It had no impact