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