Grand Canyon Quiz

Where is the Grand Canyon located?

• Western Nevada

• Eastern Utah

• Southern California

• Northern Arizona

What natural process primarily formed the Grand Canyon?

• Tectonic shifts

• Water erosion

• Glacial movement

• Volcanic activity

What is the term for the process of a river cutting through rock to form a canyon?

• Erosion

• Uplifting

• Downcutting

• Sedimentation

How old are the oldest rocks found at the bottom of the Grand Canyon?

• 500 million years

• 2.5 billion years

• 1.8 billion years

• 3 billion years

What can scientists learn from the rock layers in the Grand Canyon?

• The age of the universe

• The future climate of the region

• The history of Earth's landscape

• The origin of the Colorado River

Approximately how many animal species live in the Grand Canyon?

• 200

• 300

• 400

• 500

Which of the following animals is NOT commonly found in the Grand Canyon?

• Mountain lions

• Polar bears

• Coyotes

• Bighorn sheep

How long have humans been associated with the Grand Canyon?

• 10,000 years

• 5,000 years

• 8,000 years

• 12,000 years

Which group first encountered the Grand Canyon in 1540?

• British settlers

• Spanish soldiers

• Native American tribes

• French explorers

In what year was the Grand Canyon designated as a national park?

• 1939

• 1909

• 1919

• 1929