Question

Select all correct answers.An 1815 volcanic eruption in Indonesia was followed by a three-year famine around the world. How was the volcano linked to the famine?

a.The eruption's ash and gas significantly dimmed the sun.
b.The eruption's heat and energy killed all the farmers in its path.
c.The eruption preserved an ancient human civilization.
d.The eruption killed many local people.
e.The eruption contributed to global warming.

Answer 1

The eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 was linked to a three-year famine around the world due to the ash and gas released during the eruption, which significantly dimmed the sun and altered weather patterns. option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 1815 volcanic eruption in Indonesia, known as the eruption of Mount Tambora, was linked to a three-year famine around the world due to the ash and gas released during the eruption. Option a is correct: the eruption's ash and gas significantly dimmed the sun, leading to a decrease in global temperatures and altered weather patterns. Option d is also correct: the eruption killed many local people. Option e, on the other hand, is incorrect: volcanic eruptions generally cool the climate by blocking sunlight.

Answer 2

An 1815 volcanic eruption in Indonesia was followed by a three-year famine around the world. This was due to:

a.The eruption's ash and gas significantly dimmed the sun.

The volcanic ash and gases like the sulphur dioxde remained suspended in the atmosphere for years. This reduced the availability of sunlight and hindered the process of photosynthesis that the crops perform for their growth. This lead to the death of farm crops causing a global shortage of food production (famines).

e.The eruption contributed to global warming.

The volcanic gases like CO, CO2 and CH4 caused the warming up of earth in the later years. This changed the weather patterns in various parts of the planet leading to drought, floods and cyclones. Such drastic climatic changes harm the crops and lead to their shortage.