Grand Canyon Quiz

What is the Grand Canyon known as?

• The Great Divide

• The Grand Canyon

• The Massive Gorge

• The Big Valley

Which river helped form the Grand Canyon?

• The Mississippi River

• The Colorado River

• The Amazon River

• The Nile River

True or false: The Grand Canyon is not changing its size or shape.

• True

• False

Who considered the Grand Canyon to be a holy place?

• Apache

• Cherokee

• Pueblo

• Navajo

How long is the Grand Canyon?

• 150 miles

• 277 miles

• 350 miles

• 400 miles

What is the average depth of the Grand Canyon?

• 0.5 mile

• 1 mile

• 1.5 miles

• 2 miles

Which European explorer led the first visit to the Grand Canyon?

• Christopher Columbus

• Garcia Lopez Des Cardenas

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

How many people visit the Grand Canyon every year?

• 3 million

• 5 million

• 2 million

• 1 million

What is the temperature variation in the Grand Canyon?

• 10 degrees Fahrenheit

• 20 degrees Fahrenheit

• 25 degrees Fahrenheit

• 15 degrees Fahrenheit

How many bird species can be found in the Grand Canyon National Park?

• 250

• 150

• 300

• 200