Grand Canyon Quiz

Where is the Grand Canyon located?

• Nevada

• Utah

• California

• Arizona

What river runs through the Grand Canyon?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

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How was the Grand Canyon primarily formed?

• Wind erosion

• Water erosion

• Volcanic activity

• Earthquakes

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Who were the first people to live at the Grand Canyon?

• Navajo Indians

• Pueblo Indians

• Sioux Indians

• Apache Indians

In what year did the Grand Canyon become a National Park?

• 1950

• 1919

• 1901

• 1935

What is the name of the tribe that called the Grand Canyon 'Kaibab'?

• Apache

• Paiute

• Navajo

• Hopi

What is the hottest temperature the Grand Canyon can reach in summer?

• 110°F

• 80°F

• 100°F

• 90°F

How many bird species are found at the Grand Canyon?

• 500

• 200

• 447

• 300

What is the geological mystery of the Grand Canyon called?

• The Great Unconformity

• The Great Plateau

• The Great Divide

• The Great Rift

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What is the name of the village at the bottom of the Grand Canyon?

• Havasu Village

• Supai Village

• Kaibab Village

• Canyon Village