Supervolcano Eruptions: Understanding the Impact

What was the estimated death toll from the Mount Tambora eruption in 1815?

• 50,000 people

• 92,000 people

• 120,000 people

• 150,000 people

Which of the following is NOT a location of a known supervolcano?

• Yellowstone, USA

• Mount Fuji, Japan

• Ngorongoro, Tanzania

• Toba, Indonesia

What is a significant immediate effect of a supervolcano eruption?

• Increase in global temperatures

• Formation of new landmasses

• Rise in sea levels

• Collapse of buildings and infrastructure

How far did the ash from the Toba eruption travel?

• To Australia

• To India

• To Antarctica

• To South America

What is the expected drop in global temperatures following a supervolcano eruption?

• 15 degrees Celsius

• 10 degrees Celsius

• 20 degrees Celsius

• 5 degrees Celsius

What term is used to describe the climatic effect of a supervolcano eruption?

• Volcanic autumn

• Volcanic winter

• Volcanic summer

• Volcanic spring

What toxic gas is released during a supervolcano eruption that contributes to acid rain?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen oxide

• Methane

• Sulfur dioxide

What was the impact of the Laki volcano eruption in Iceland in 1783?

• It caused a tsunami

• It led to a global pandemic

• It resulted in widespread famine

• It triggered a major earthquake

Which of the following locations might be safer during a supervolcano eruption?

• The Arctic Circle

• The Sahara Desert

• Volcanic islands like the Galapagos

• Mainland Europe

What is the irony mentioned about volcanic islands like Hawaii?

• They are completely unaffected by supervolcanoes

• They are known for their peaceful climate

• They are famous for their own volcanic activity

• They have never experienced volcanic eruptions