Grand Canyon Vocabulary

The Grand Canyon was formed by -------- from water over many, many years.

• eroding

• embedded

• sentries

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

The Grand Canyon is a natural wonder located in which country?

• A) Canada

• B) United States

• C) Mexico

• D) Brazil

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which river is primarily responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?

• A) Mississippi River

• B) Colorado River

• C) Amazon River

• D) Nile River

What is the primary process that led to the formation of the Grand Canyon?

• A) Volcanic activity

• B) Glacial movement

• C) Erosion

• D) Earthquakes

Which word best describes the Grand Canyon's size?

• A) Tiny

• B) Moderate

• C) Vast

• D) Narrow

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CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.K.5D

The Grand Canyon is known for its colorful rock layers. Which word best describes these layers?

• A) Monochrome

• B) Vibrant

• C) Dull

• D) Pale

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CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following is a synonym for 'canyon'?

• A) Valley

• B) Mountain

• C) Plateau

• D) Desert

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'erosion' as it relates to the Grand Canyon?

• A) Building up of rocks

• B) Wearing away of rocks

• C) Movement of tectonic plates

• D) Formation of glaciers

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following words best describes the climate of the Grand Canyon?

• A) Tropical

• B) Arid

• C) Humid

• D) Polar

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the antonym of 'deep' as used in the context of the Grand Canyon?

• A) Shallow

• B) Wide

• C) Narrow

• D) Long

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A