Part A :
Question 21 - 24
Choose the correct letter, A , B or C .
21 Why do the students think the Laki eruption of 1783 is so important?
a It was the most severe eruption in modern times.
b It led to the formal study of volcanoes.
cIt had a profound effect on society.
22 What surprised Adam about observations made at the time?
athe number of places producing them
bthe contradictions in them
cthe lack of scientific data to support them
23 According to Michelle, what did the contemporary sources say about the Laki haze?
aPeople thought it was similar to ordinary fog.
bIt was associated with health issues.
cIt completely blocked out the sun for weeks.
24 Adam corrects Michelle when she claims that Benjamin Franklin
acame to the wrong conclusion about the cause of the haze.
b was the first to identify the reason for the haze.
c supported the opinions of other observers about the haze.
Question 25 -26
Choose TWO letters, A-E .
25-26 Which TWO issues following the Laki eruption surprised the students?
ahow widespread the effects were
b how long-lasting the effects were
cthe number of deaths it caused
dthe speed at which the volcanic ash cloud spread
e how people ignored the warning signs
What comment do the students make about the impact of the Laki eruption on the following countries?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and drag the correct answer, A–F , to Questions 27–30.
Possible reasons
27 Iceland 27
28 Egypt 28
29 UK 29
30 USA 30
a This country suffered the most severe loss of life.
b The impact on agriculture was predictable.
c There was a significant increase in deaths of young people.
d Animals suffered from a sickness.
e This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the world.
f It caused a particularly harsh winter.