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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The Hawaiian Research Association forms for what purpose?
2. How does Sigurdur Steinthorsson monitor volcanic gases during the 1973 eruption?
3. When does hot lava stop glowing red?
4. After work crews deal with the moving mountain on Iceland's erupting island, what challenge do they face?
5. In gallons, how much water is pumped onto the lava flows of Heimaey each day?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Heimaey's harbor altered after the eruptions and lava flows of 1973?
2. What is threatened in Heimaey as a result of the unexpected volcanic eruption of 1973?
3. Describe how Thorbjorn Sigurgeirsson and Sveinn Eiriksson work together to fight against the lava that threatens Heimaey's town and harbor.
4. What hazards do workers face as they try to stop the lava flows?
5. Describe what happens to the north side of the growing volcano on Heimaey.
6. How old are the oldest parts of Hawaii and Iceland?
7. The author moves away from his discussion of Iceland's 1973 lava eruptions to talk about Hawaii's volcanoes. Describe what he writes about the U.S. Army Air Corps' attempts to stop lava from burying Hawaii's towns and cities.
8. Is there any warning prior to the eruption in Heimaey that began on January 23, 1973?
9. What is the "City Flow?"
10. Describe how workers are able to walk upon lava fields as they try to cool down the lava on Heimaey in 1973.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In detail, explain how carefully studying the geological history of a region before engineering a project could lead to more effective, efficient, and lasting solutions. What other factors do people need to consider to come up with better solutions? What factors get in the way of developing a viable solution? How can engineers, politicians, conservationists, and residents work together to develop the right solutions?
Essay Topic 2
In "Cooling The Lava," how much of the success of the operation can be attributed to human ingenuity, and how much can be attributed to a fortunate turn of events? Explain your answer in detail, supporting your conclusions with examples.
Essay Topic 3
From your observations of the Louisiana, Iceland, and California examples the author covers in his book, explain why people choose to live in dangerous places where the forces of nature are especially active. Do you feel that the reasons for living in these places outweigh the risks and dangers? Why or why not?
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