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Physical Geography of Southeast Asia — Quiz

Question 1 • World Geography

What is an example of how volcanic eruptions have changed the landscape of Southeast Asia?

Answer
A
They cause ash to remain trapped in the stratosphere.
B
They make the coastlines to be susceptible to tsunamis.
C
They created the Ring of Fire.
D
They led to the formation of a new island in Indonesia.

Explanation

A volcanic eruption can build up lava and other material until it forms new land. In Indonesia, volcanic activity created new islands, including Anak Krakatau, which emerged in the sea after Krakatau’s 1883 eruption. So the example is the formation of a new island in Indonesia.

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