What was the significant impact of Mount Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD?

Volcanic Eruptions and Their Effects

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It created a new island.
It caused a global temperature rise.
It led to the extinction of a species.
It buried the city of Pompeii.
2.
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What was the global consequence of Mount Tambora's eruption in 1815?
It triggered a tsunami.
It resulted in a new volcanic island.
It led to a massive earthquake.
It caused a year without a summer.
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What was a key warning sign before the eruption of Mount St. Helens?
A rise in sea level.
Frequent rumblings and earthquakes.
Increased volcanic ash in the air.
A sudden drop in temperature.
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What causes the movement of tectonic plates?
Solar flares.
Magma flow beneath the crust.
Ocean tides.
Wind currents.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the term for molten rock once it reaches the Earth's surface?
Magma
Lava
Basalt
Granite
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Where do most volcanoes occur?
In the middle of tectonic plates.
In desert regions.
In polar regions.
Along the edges of tectonic plates.
7.
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What is the 'Ring of Fire' known for?
Being a region of frequent hurricanes.
Having a high number of active volcanoes.
Being the coldest place on Earth.
Having the largest desert.
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