Volcano Quiz

What type of volcano is Mount Erebus?

• Shield volcano

• Stratovolcano

• Cinder cone

• Lava dome

Where is Mount Erebus located?

• Greenland

• Iceland

• Antarctica

• Alaska

Which volcano is known for its association with ancient Greek myths?

• Mount Erebus

• Mount Etna

• Mount Fuji

• Kilauea

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What is the tallest mountain in Japan?

• Mount Haku

• Mount Tate

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Etna

Which volcano is located on the Big Island of Hawaii?

• Krakatoa

• Mount Erebus

• Mount Fuji

• Kilauea

What significant event occurred at Krakatoa in 1883?

• A massive earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• A tsunami

• A landslide

What is the name of the island formed by the continued activity of Krakatoa in 1927?

• Anak Krakatau

• Mauna Loa

• Mount Pinatubo

• Mount Rainier

Which volcano is the most massive above-sea volcano on Earth?

• Mauna Loa

• Mount Saint Helens

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Pinatubo

In which year did Mount Pinatubo erupt, causing a significant decrease in global temperature?

• 1991

• 1980

• 1944

• 1979

What is the highest peak in the Cascades and in the state of Washington?

• Mount Rainier

• Mount Saint Helens

• Mauna Kea

• Mount Vesuvius