Grand Canyon HMH Test

What is the passage MOSTLY about?

• what is the Grand Canyon

• how to get to the Grand Canyon

• who works at the Grand Canyon

The passage says that the Grand Canyon covers a lot of land. What does the word covers mean?

• takes up

• hides in

• moves to

How were the canyon walls made? By...

• the sun

• rocks that fell

• a moving river

Which part tells about the plants and animals in the Grand Canyon?

• Rocks and a River

• Canyon Creatures

• Beautiful Views

What does the passage say that people do at the Grand Canyon?

• dig

• hike

• swim

Where is the Grand Canyon located?

• Arizona

• Florida

• Washington, D.C.

What river runs through the Grand Canyon?

• Peace River

• Colorado River

• Arizona River

More than _____ kinds of animals and birds live in the Grand Canyon?

• 5

• 500

• 50,000

Are visitors allowed at the Grand Canyon?

• yes

• no

What was the author's purpose when she wrote this text?

• persuade you

• inform you

• entertain you