OW5-U7 Reading 2 Eruptions that changed the world

What did volcanoes change in the past?

• The color of the sky

• The climate and cities

• The shape of the ocean

Where was the Lost City of Atlantis possibly located?

• Italy

• Indonesia

• Greece

• Spain

What happened to the island of Santorini?

• Half of the volcano exploded

• A tsunami destroyed it

• It became a desert

How far was the ash from the Santorini eruption found?

• As far as China

• As far as Egypt

• As far as America

• As far as Indonesia

Which volcano erupted in Italy in 79 CE?

• Krakatoa

• Tambora

• Vesuvius

How high did the ash from Mount Vesuvius go into the air?

• 24,000 meters

• 37,000 meters

• 10,000 meters

• 60,000 meters

What happened when Vesuvius erupted?

• The sea level rose

• It created new islands

• Two cities disappeared

Which country had two major volcanic eruptions that changed the world?

• Greece

• Italy

• the USA

• Indonesia

What happened after the Tambora eruption in 1815?

• It rained for 100 days

• The sea turned black

• There was no summer in some places

How long did the Earth's temperature drop after Krakatoa erupted in 1883?

• Ten years

• Five years

• One year

• Three years