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Mark the statements T (True) or F (False)

1. Mount Vesuvius is well-known because of its frequent and destructive eruptions.
2. The most famous of these eruptions occurred in 1765.
3. On the other side of the mountains, cinders, stone and ash rained down on Athens.
4. Fire, however, was not the only cause of destruction.
5. The eruption didn’t change large portions of the area’s geography.
6. Scientists have concluded that the eruption changed large portions of the area’s geography.
7. Archaeologists have been able to study the skeletons of different animals by using distilled water to wash away the volcanic ash.
8. The excavations at both Pompeii and Herculaneum have yielded many examples of classical art, such as jewellery made of gold.
9. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius and its tragic consequences have provided us with a wealth of data about the effects that volcanoes can have on the surrounding area.
10. Today volcanologists can’t locate and predict eruptions.

Circle the correct item

1. Herculaneum and its harbour were buried under ... lava.

a) liquid
b) solid
c) flowing
d) gas
e) answer not available

2. The poisonous gases were not ... in the air.

a) able to float
b) visible
c) able to evaporate
d) invisible
e) able to condense

3. Scientists analyzed data about Vesuvius in the same way that a zoologist ... a specimen.

a) describes in detail
b) studies by cutting apart
c) photographs
d) chart
e) answer not available

4. ... have concluded that the volcanic eruption caused a tidal wave.

a) Scientists who study oceans
b) Scientists who study atmospheric conditions
c) Scientists who study ash
d) Scientists who study animal behaviour
e) Answer not available in article

5. Scientists have used ... water to wash away volcanic ash from the skeletons of victims.

a) bottled
b) volcanic
c) purified
d) sea
e) fountain

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