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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Los Angeles Against the Mountains.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Atchafalaya is a what?
(a) River.
(b) City.
(c) Mountain.
(d) Waterfall.

2. Over two centuries of recorded history, Mauna Loa erupts how often on average?
(a) Every twelve years.
(b) Twice a year.
(c) Every three and a half years.
(d) Three times a year.

3. Debris flows occur at different places and different times, happening infrequently enough that:
(a) People continue to move to the region despite the danger of debris flows.
(b) County officials are not worried about them.
(c) The county can afford to pay for damages whenever a flow occurs.
(d) The situation is now fully under control.

4. During Thorbjorn Sigurgeirsson's test run to cool lava by the coastline, what happens?
(a) Water solidifies lava, but it doesn't cool completely.
(b) Lava cools completely and stops flowing.
(c) Lava cools slightly, but it doesn't solidify.
(d) Water evaporates before it can solidify lava.

5. On General Sand's floating conference boat, Oliver Houck is the only board member who is active in what?
(a) Cancelling the Old River project.
(b) Taking the census.
(c) Environmental movement.
(d) Local political life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Heimaey is about the same size as:

2. How does Sigurdur Steinthorsson monitor volcanic gases during the 1973 eruption?

3. What is the purpose of the debris basins that line the San Gabriel Mountains?

4. What is the author's role in this book?

5. In a conversation between General Sands and Oliver Houck on a floating conference boat, what does the General remind Houck regarding the vital role of the U.S. Army Corps?

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