Grand Canyon Info

Which river has shaped the Grand Canyon?

• Arizona River

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Nile River

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How long did it take for the Grand Canyon to form?

• millions of years

• thousands of years

• hundreds of years

When did the Grand Canyon become a National Park?

• 1995

• 1825

• 1919

The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long and about 18 miles wide

• true

• false

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Geologists study

• rocks, chemicals, and trees

• rocks, soil and the history of the planet

• stars, planets and moons

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The Grand Canyon was formed many milions of years ago.

• false

• true

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What state is the Grand Canyon located in?

• Arizona

• New Mexico

• Nevada

• California

Which Mile along the Grand Canyon has a higher elevation?

• Mile 20

• Mile 52

• They both have the same elevation

Water flows down the Colorado River in what direction through the Grand Canyon?

• West to East

• East to West

• North to South

• South to North

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Which group of people first discovered the Grand Canyon?

• Gold miners

• Settlers

• Vacationers

• Native Americans