Laki Eruption: Listening answers

Answers 21–30

1. 21

   Why do the students think the Laki eruption of 1783 is so important?

   C: It had a profound effect on society. Multiple choice

2. 22

   What surprised Adam about observations made at the time?

   A: the number of places producing them Multiple choice

3. 23

   According to Michelle, what did the contemporary sources say about the Laki haze?

   B: It was associated with health issues. Multiple choice

4. 24

   Adam corrects Michelle when she claims that Benjamin Franklin

   B: was the first to identify the reason for the haze. Multiple choice

5. 25

   A: how widespread the effects were Multiple answer

6. 26

   B: how long-lasting the effects were Multiple answer

7. 27

   Iceland

   D: Animals suffered from a sickness. Matching features

8. 28

   Egypt

   A: This country suffered the most severe loss of life Matching features

9. 29

   UK

   C: There was a significant increase in deaths of young people. Matching features

10. 30

    USA

    F: It caused a particularly harsh winter. Matching features

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