Ecuadorian Volcanoes
What is the highest volcano in Ecuador?
Chimborazo
What is the main mountain range that crosses Ecuador from north to south?
The Andes Mountains
Why is Chimborazo considered the closest point on Earth to the sun?
Because it is located near the equator, where Earth bulges outward
Which active volcano is located near the city of Quito?
Cotopaxi
What are the two parallel ranges of the Andes in Ecuador called?
The Western Range and the Eastern Range (Cordilleras)
Ecuador is located on which tectonic plate, causing many volcanoes?
The Nazca Plate
Which volcano in the Galápagos Islands is one of the most active in the world?
Sierra Negra
Which mountain range separates the Coast from the Amazon region in Ecuador?
The Andes Mountains
What natural feature makes Ecuador part of the Pacific Ring of Fire?
Its active volcanoes and tectonic plate movement