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Grand Canyon Reading Comprehension
Grand Canyon Reading Comprehension
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Reading comprehension quiz on the Grand Canyon.
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1
What does the word various mean?
different kinds
wild
rare; unusual
desert
2
What kind of climate is in the canyon area?
temperate
desert
snowy/cold
tropical
3
What is the right definition for geologist
scientists who study stars
scientists who study numbers
scientists who study plants and animals in Arizona
scientists who study the physical properties of Earth
4
How many different types of rattlesnakes have been found in this area?
4
6
9
12
5
Not only is the grand canyon known for its large size, but it's also known for its what?
color
animals
shape
climate
6
What does the word impassable mean?
far from civilization
unable to cross
haunted
able to cross
7
Which animal is NOT common in the grand canyon?
bobcat
bat
kangaroo
bald eagle
8
What does the word erosion mean?
change of direction
flying
the act of wearing away or drying down
act of drying up or evaporating
9
How many different layers of rocks have scientists identified by the river's erosion?
40
3000
18
220
10
When did Arizona become a part of the United States?
1776
1856
1848
1540
