The Grand Canyon

How far away can you see The Grand Canyon?

• From your house

• From Space

• From across the street

Where is the The Grand Canyon located?

• New York

• Florida

• Arizona

How long could it take to go through The Grand Canyon on a river raft?

• One Month

• Two weeks

• Three days

How deep is The Grand Canyon in some parts?

• 3 feet

• 1 mile

• 10 miles

What two actions formed The Grand Canyon? (Pick Two)

• Explosions

• Time

• Drilling

• Erosion

How old are the rocks at the bottom of the canyon?

• 20 years

• 2 billion years

• 200 years

What causes the strips of color that run through the canyon?

• Sediment

• Decorations

• Lava layers

Who built their homes in the side of The Grand Canyon?

• Europeans

• Native Americans

• Australians

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Why did they take a dangerous trip down Colorado River in 1869?

• They wanted to explore

• They had to get home

• They wanted to meet people

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When did people start taking more trips to The Grand Canyon?

• After they made it a national park

• After they built a bridge

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