Why do so many people visit the Grand Canyon every year?

To see the amazing views and rock formations

What is Alcatraz used for today?

A tourist attraction and historical site

What makes the North Pole different from the South Pole?

It’s made of floating ice, not land

Why is the Great Barrier Reef important for ocean life?

It’s a home for many sea animals and plants

How was the Grand Canyon formed?

By a river carving through rock

What are some dangers the reef faces today?

Pollution, warming waters, and overfishing

What makes up our solar system?

The sun, planets, moons, and asteroids

What kind of wildlife is found in the Congo?

Gorillas, elephants, and crocodiles

What are some popular attractions at Disney World?

Roller coasters, parades, and character meet-and-greets

Why was Mount Rushmore built?

To honor the country’s history and leaders

Which four presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore?

Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt

What made Alcatraz so difficult to escape from?

Its location on an island surrounded by cold, strong currents

Why is the White House an important symbol of the United States?

It’s where the president lives and works.

Why is Broadway famous?

For its theaters and live performances

Why is the Congo River important to the people living nearby?

It’s a source of water, food, and transportation

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1
Why do so many people visit the Grand Canyon every year?
To climb the tallest mountains
To find dinosaur fossils
To see the amazing views and rock formations
To mine for gold
2
What is Alcatraz used for today?
A tourist attraction and historical site
A working prison
A theme park
A private mansion
3
In which state is Disney World located?
California
Florida
Texas
New York
4
What makes the North Pole different from the South Pole?
It’s surrounded by deserts
It’s always sunny
It’s made of floating ice, not land
It’s much warmer
5
Why is the Great Barrier Reef important for ocean life?
It’s a popular fishing spot
It’s made of sand and rocks
It’s a home for many sea animals and plants
It keeps the ocean warm
6
How was the Grand Canyon formed?
By a river carving through rock
By a meteor crashing into Earth
By an earthquake
By a volcano erupting
7
What are some dangers the reef faces today?
Pollution, warming waters, and overfishing
Earthquakes
Tornadoes and hurricanes
Boating accidents
8
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Near Hawaii
Off the coast of Australia
The Atlantic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean
9
What makes up our solar system?
All living things on Earth
The sun, planets, moons, and asteroids
Stars and galaxies
Only the Earth and Moon
10
What kind of wildlife is found in the Congo?
Gorillas, elephants, and crocodiles
Tigers and kangaroos
Wolves and bears
Penguins and seals
11
Why was Alcatraz originally built?
As a vacation resort
As a military fort and prison
As a lighthouse station
As a museum
12
What are some popular attractions at Disney World?
Skiing and mountain climbing
Historical monuments
Roller coasters, parades, and character meet-and-greets
Famous castles from Europe
13
What is the address of the White House?
123 America Street
1 Washington Road
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
1776 Freedom Avenue
14
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
15
Who created Disney World?
Steven Spielberg
Mickey Mouse
Jim Henson
Walt Disney
16
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Venus
Earth
Mars
Mercury
17
Why was Mount Rushmore built?
To create a tourist attraction
To honor the country’s history and leaders
To hide a treasure
To mark the tallest mountain in the U.S.
18
Which four presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore?
Roosevelt, Wilson, Carter, Reagan
Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt
Adams, Madison, Monroe, Kennedy
Jackson, Grant, Truman, Eisenhower
19
What city is Broadway located in?
Chicago
New York City
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.
20
Which animals live near the North Pole?
Polar bears and seals
Kangaroos and koalas
Penguins
Tigers and elephants
21
What made Alcatraz so difficult to escape from?
Its high-tech security system
Its location on an island surrounded by cold, strong currents
Its thick walls
Its secret underground tunnels
22
Why is Earth special compared to other planets?
It has water and life
It has many moons
It’s closest to the sun
It’s the biggest planet
23
What types of performances can people see on Broadway?
Movies and documentaries
Plays and musicals
Rock concerts
Art exhibits
24
Why is the North Pole so cold all year round?
It’s close to the sun
It’s covered in snowstorms
It’s surrounded by mountains
It’s far from the equator
25
On which continent is the Congo located?
Asia
Europe
South America
Africa
26
Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Amazon River
Colorado River
27
Who was the sculptor behind Mount Rushmore's design?
George Washington
Gutzon Borglum
Thomas Jefferson
Frank Lloyd Wright
28
Why is the White House an important symbol of the United States?
It’s the tallest building in the U.S.
It’s where important scientists work.
It’s where the president lives and works.
It’s the first building ever built in Washington, D.C.
29
Why is Broadway famous?
For its sports teams
For its tall buildings
For its TV shows
For its theaters and live performances
30
Why is the Congo River important to the people living nearby?
It’s a place for swimming competitions
It’s a source of water, food, and transportation
It keeps the land dry
It has hidden treasure

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