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

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