Canyon Facts
Wildlife
Rocks and Geology
History and People
True or False
100
Which state is the Grand Canyon located?
Arizona
100
What large sheep with curved horns lives near the Grand Canyon?
Bighorn Sheep.
100
What type of rock layers can be seen in the Grand Canyon walls?
Sedimentary rocks
100
What Native American tribes have long connections to the Grand Canyon?
What are the Hopi, Navajo, Havasupai, or other Native American tribes.
100
True or False: The Grand Canyon was carved in one year.
False.
200
What river carved the Grand Canyon?
The Colorado River
200
What bird with a huge wingspan can sometimes be seen soaring above the canyon?
California Condor.
200
What natural force mainly helped shape the Grand Canyon over millions of years?
Erosion.
200
In what year did the Grand Canyon become a national park?
1919.
200
True or False: The Grand Canyon is deeper than many skyscrapers are tall.
True.
300
The Grand Canyon is one of the world’s most famous natural what
One of the Wonders of the World
300
What reptile might you hear rattling on a trail?
Rattlesnake
300
What is the reason scientists study the Grand Canyon?
To learn about the history of the Earth.
300
What U.S. president helped protect the Grand Canyon?
Theodore Roosevelt.
300
True or False: Snow can fall at the Grand Canyon.
True.
400
About how long is the Grand Canyon?
277 miles long
400
What small squirrel found at the Grand Canyon has a white tail?
Kaibab Squirrel
400
About how old are some rocks found at the bottom of the Grand Canyon?
Nearly 2 Billion years old!!
400
Why did Theodore Roosevelt want to protect the Grand Canyon?
Because he believed it should remain natural and beautiful.
400
True or False: The Grand Canyon only has one type of animal.
False.
500
True or False: The Grand Canyon can be seen from space.
True!
500
Why should visitors never feed wildlife?
Because it can harm animals and make them dependent on humans.
500
What causes erosion in the Grand Canyon?
Water, wind, and weather.
500
What activity do many visitors enjoy on the Colorado River?
Whitewater rafting.
500
True or False: Visitors should stay on trails and follow park rules.
True.