Question

on august 26th and 27th, 1883, the indonesian volcano krakatoa experienced one of the most significant eruptions in history. with waters clogging krakatoas cone, pressure mounted in the magma chamber below and it shattered. seawater boiled into steam as it entered the volcano and mixed with lava. this reaction caused a pyroclastic eruption - an intense, rapid - surge of volcanic matter and hot gas. a series of massive explosions followed. quakes, tsunamis as far as hawaii and south - america and ashfalls so much so that worldwide temperatures dropped for that year. which choice best states the function of the final sentence of the paragraph? a it illustrates the severity of the 1883 krakatoa eruption by giving examples of its global effects. b it explains the series of reactions between water and lava that resulted in this particular eruption being so intense. c it supports the writers earlier claim that large volcanic eruptions can have worldwide consequences. d it allows the reader to compare the severity of the 1883 eruption with krakatoas other eruptions.

Explanation:

The paragraph describes the 1883 Krakatoa eruption and its impacts. The last - sentence about tsunamis reaching as far as Hawaii and South - America shows the worldwide consequences of the eruption, supporting the idea that large volcanic eruptions can have far - reaching effects.

Answer:

C. It supports the writer's earlier claim that large volcanic eruptions can have worldwide consequences.