Questions: Question 5 What natural disaster destroyed Pompeii in 79 C.E.? A volcanic eruption An earthquake A cyclonic storm Floods

The answer is the first one: A volcanic eruption.

Explanation for each option:

• A volcanic eruption: This is the correct answer. Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. The eruption buried the city under a thick layer of volcanic ash and pumice, preserving it for centuries.
• An earthquake: While earthquakes are common in the region, it was not an earthquake that destroyed Pompeii in 79 C.E.
• A cyclonic storm: Cyclonic storms are not typical in the Mediterranean region and did not cause the destruction of Pompeii.
• Floods: Floods were not responsible for the destruction of Pompeii in 79 C.E.

Summary: Pompeii was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 C.E., specifically the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.