Geol 107: Geology Goes to Holywood » Fall 2019 » Volcano Movie Quiz

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Question #1
What happens to Mike Roark in the sewer tunnel?
A.   he finds diamonds in the roots of the volcano
B.   he discovers another dead DWP worker
C.   he nearly burns to death
D.   he feels a strong earthquake
Question #2
Why does Los Angeles demolish a skyscraper?
A.   to divert lava
B.   to cool the lava
C.   only for dramatic effect
D.   to plug up the volcano
Question #3
Who does the main character, Mike Roar, work for?
A.   Office of Emergency Management
B.   LA Fire Department
C.   LA Mayor's office
D.   LA Police Department
Question #4
What do the construction crew bet on?
A.   the Laker's game
B.   the epicenter of the earthquake
C.   the amount of lava that will erupt
D.   when the volcano will erupt
Question #5
What white volcanic product comes out of the volcano first?
A.   magma
B.   lava
C.   ash
D.   aerosol
Question #6
Who does the main character, Mike Roar, work for?
A.   LA Fire Department
B.   Office of Emergency Management
C.   LA Mayor's office
D.   LA Police Department
Question #7
What is the name of the LA volcano?
A.   Mount Wilshire
B.   Mount Mazama
C.   Mount Cedar-Sinai
D.   Mount La Brea
Question #8
Why does the geologist, Dr. Barnes, pick up a basketball?
A.   To take an exercise break to clear her head during the crisis
B.   To watch it roll to figure out which direction is downhill
C.   To give to a small child that is separated from its mother during the crisis
D.   To throw at Mike Roark out of frustration

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