Grand Canyon Trivia

What state is the Grand Canyon located in?

• Arizona

• Nevada

• California

• Texas

How long is the Grand Canyon?

• 277 miles

• 50 miles

• 500 miles

• 100 miles

What river runs through the Grand Canyon?

• Colorado River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

When was the Grand Canyon designated as a national park?

• February 26, 1919

• November 4, 1922

• March 10, 1933

• January 15, 1947

What is the highest point at the Grand Canyon?

• Mount Everest

• Point Subpar

• Lowest Point

• Point Imperial

What is the significance of the Vishnu Schist in the Grand Canyon?

• Contains the highest concentration of fossils

• Formed by volcanic activity

• Oldest rock layer in the canyon

• Most recent rock layer in the canyon

What are the three main rock formations found in the Grand Canyon?

• Mount Everest, Kilimanjaro, Matterhorn

• Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower

• Amazon River, Nile River, Mississippi River

• Kaibab Limestone, Toroweap Formation, Coconino Sandstone

What is the average depth of the Grand Canyon?

• 500 yards

• 10 feet

• 3 kilometers

• 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)

What is the name of the Native American tribe that considers the Grand Canyon a holy site?

• Cherokee

• Navajo

• Havasupai

• Sioux

What are some of the activities visitors can do at the Grand Canyon?

• Deep sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving

• Rock climbing, bungee jumping, skydiving

• Hiking, camping, sightseeing, rafting, helicopter tours

• Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating