Famous Volcanoes of Ecuador
Which Ecuadorian volcano is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world?
Cotopaxi
What are the two main branches of the Andes in Ecuador called?
Answer:
Cordillera Occidental
Which Ecuadorian region contains volcanoes formed by a hot spot rather than the Andes mountain system?
The Galápagos Island
What volcano is located near the city of Baños and is known for frequent eruption?
Tungurahua
What major mountain range runs north to south through Ecuador?
The Andes Mountains
Is Cotopaxi classified as an active, dormant, or extinct volcano?
ACTIVE
Which mountain in Ecuador is the farthest point from the center of the Earth due to the equatorial bulge?
Chimborazo
Which mountain range lies between the Cordillera Occidental and Cordillera Oriental and contains many volcanoes?
The Inter-Andean Valley
Why does Ecuador have so many volcanoes?
Because it lies on the boundary of tectonic plates along the Pacific Ring of Fire.