Geography

Question 1

Discovered by James Clark Ross in 1841, this southernmost active stratovolcano sits on Ross Island in Antarctica.

Answer 1

Mount Erebus

Question 2

The conical type of volcano is called this. It’s built up by layers of sedimentary rock and are more common and have a more dramatic profile than the shield version.

Answer 2

Stratovolcanoes

Question 3

Lava that flows far creates this type of volcano. Hawaii has 5 of them, and they are less common and have a less dramatic profile than stratovolcanoes.

Answer 3

Shield Volcanoes

Question 4

This is the highest active volcano in Europe. Located in Sicily, it erupted in 1669 killing around 20,000 people.

Answer 4

Mount Etna

Question 5

This sacred volcano is located on Honshu island in Japan. The most popular trail to the summit is called Yoshida.

Answer 5

Mount Fuji