Grand Canyon narrative writing

​Source #1

Multiple Choice

What are the three "R"s that geologists agree on about the Grand Canyon's formation?

• rivers, rocks, and rapids

• Rocks, river, and 'rosion

• River, rain, and rock

• Rock formations, ravines, and riverbanks

Multiple Choice

What types of rock make up the Grand Canyon walls?

• Granite, Marble, and Basalt

• Limestone, Sandstone, and Shale

• Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica

• Obsidian, Pumice, and Tuff

Multiple Choice

Without which river, there would be no Grand Canyon?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

​Source #2

Multiple Choice

How was limestone formed?

• from mud

• from sand

• from the fossilized skeletons of tiny organisms that lived in ancient seas

Dropdown

The article from Appleseeds magazine is about how to take a nature ​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

The article talks about John Muir, who is a

• famous musician

• nature lover

• politician

• professional athlete

Multiple Choice

What should you bring on a nature walk according to the article?

• a notebook/journal

• a laptop

• a television

• a bicycle

Multiple Choice

Source #2 is mostly about

• rocks, rivers, and 'rosion

• 10 tips for taking a nature walk

• how to be a green traveler

• safety tips when visiting the Grand Canyon

Multiple Choice

What will happen if you follow the steps in the article?

• you will become a professional hiker

• you will learn more about nature and become a better observer

• you will be able to climb mountains

​Source #3

Multiple Choice

Source #3 is mostly about

• how to take a safe hike at the Grand Canyon

• tips for bird watching

• information about the Grand Canyon, including how it was formed

• the history of the Grand Canyon

Multiple Choice

How many hikers need assistance at the Grand Canyon each year?

• more than 250

• more than 2,500

• more than 25,000

• more than 25,000,000,000

Multiple Choice

In the section On the Trail - Do's and Don'ts, which is NOT a tip.

• carry plenty of food, water, and salty snacks

• wear good, comfortable hiking shoes and socks

• wear sunscreen to prevent sunburns

• don't litter

​Source #4

Multiple Choice

Source #4 is mostly about

• how the Grand Canyon was formed

• tips for picking plants and collecting rocks

• the story of a man called the Green Traveler

• how to be a respectful traveler at the Grand Canyon

Multiple Choice

How many tourists visit Grand Canyon National Park every year?

• 400,000

• 1.2 million

• 4-5 million

• 10 million

Multiple Choice

What should visitors do if they encounter a California condor?

• stay at least a hundred yards away

• try to touch it

• take a selfie with it

• feed it some food

Multiple Choice

What can visitors do to help preserve the Grand Canyon?

• nothing

• pick plants and collect rocks

• participate in the Junior Ranger Program or Habitat Restoration Program

• drive off-road

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would the author of Source #4 agree with?

• the Grand Canyon is not very interesting

• the plants and animals in the Grand Canyon must be protected

• it is ok to pick plants and touch animals in the Grand Canyon

• the California Condor is a weird looking bird