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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cooling the Lava.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In gallons, how much water is pumped onto the lava flows of Heimaey each day?
(a) Thirteen thousand.
(b) Thirty thousand.
(c) Thirteen hundred.
(d) Thirty million.

2. What do work crews call the two-million ton floating mountain that breaks off during the 1973 eruptions?
(a) Dettifoss the Mountain.
(b) Haukadalur the Ominous.
(c) Surtsey the Fiery.
(d) Flakkarinn the Wanderer.

3. The author states that how much of New Orleans lies fifteen feet below sea level?
(a) One quarter.
(b) All of it.
(c) Ten percent.
(d) Half.

4. The Old River Control began its operations in what year?
(a) 1931.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1917.
(d) 1988.

5. What does Major General Thomas Sands do each year on the Mississippi in late summer or early fall?
(a) Trains new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recruits.
(b) Takes a Low Water Inspection Trip.
(c) Hosts the Water Recreation Festival.
(d) Conducts Homeland Security military exercises.

Short Answer Questions

1. The writing on Dugie's belt buckle reads:

2. During the 1973 volcanic eruptions, many farmers and fishermen leave Heimaey:

3. After the eruptions of 1973 end, how many of Heimaey's evacuees return?

4. After being hosed down, how long does it take for red-hot lava to turn black?

5. In the 1800s, swamps in Louisiana are drained and used as what?

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