Kilimanjaro

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. How high is Kilimanjaro?Uhuru Peak, Kibo cone: 19,341 feet (5,895 meters) above sea level
2. What is the location?Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania, East Africa
3. What is the geological classification?Dormant stratovolcano composed of three volcanic cones: Shira, Mawenzi, and Kibo
4. What makes Kilimanjaro special?Kilimanjaro is Africa's tallest mountain and the world's tallest free‑standing mountain. It is a dormant volcano with three cones, and its summit is covered in snow even though it is near the equator.
5. How many volcanoes are on Kilimanjaro?Kilimanjaro is made of three volcanic cones: Shira, Mawenzi, and Kibo. Each cone has its own shape and history.

Stratovolcano: A large, conical volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and volcanic material.
Altitudinal Zonation: The change in climate, vegetation, and animal life that occurs with increasing elevation on a mountain.
Dormant Volcano: A volcano that has not erupted recently but is expected to erupt again in the future.
Fumarolic Activity: The release of volcanic gases and steam from vents in the ground, indicating subsurface volcanic heat.