View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How tall does the erupting volcano in Heimaey grow to above sea level?
(a) One hundred feet.
(b) Seven hundred feet.
(c) One thousand two hundred feet.
(d) Three thousand feet.

2. In 1973, the eruptions in Heimaey begin on January 23 and continue vigorously before diminishing in strength through when?
(a) February 5th.
(b) February 25th.
(c) January 30th.
(d) March 1st.

3. While aboard the Mississippi on his annual trip, General Sands tries to:
(a) Capture poachers.
(b) Settle differences.
(c) Fine environmentalists.
(d) Generate new contracts.

4. After being hosed down, how long does it take for red-hot lava to turn black?
(a) Four weeks.
(b) Hours to days.
(c) A month and a half.
(d) Two and a half weeks.

5. The Hawaiian Research Association forms for what purpose?
(a) Studying the nature of lava flows.
(b) Revisiting Hawaiian legends to learn more about lava.
(c) Preventing lava from burying cities.
(d) Relocating residents directly in the path of flowing lava.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though Hawaii's Hilo is often threatened by lava flows, Hilo has thus far been protected because:

2. The Civil Defense Council in the Reykjavik National Emergency Center is established in 1962 as what?

3. In "Cooling the Lava," when the author redirects his conversation to Hawaii he talks about the The Hawaiian Research Association which formed in:

4. When workers in Vestmannaeyjar hose down lava, why do they keep moving?

5. Officials propose to protect Hilo, Hawaii's second-largest city and port, against lava flows through what?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 299 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample