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Grand Canyon - Landmarks

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Grand Canyon

Read a short passage about a giant, colorful canyon that stretches across the land, formed by a river over millions of years.

1.1

The Grand Canyon is a famous place in the United States. It is very big and beautiful. It is located in the state of Arizona. Many people from all around the world come to see it every year.

El Gran Cañón es un lugar famoso en los Estados Unidos. Es muy grande y hermoso. Se encuentra en el estado de Arizona. Muchas personas de todo el mundo vienen a verlo cada año.

1.2

The Grand Canyon was made by a river called the Colorado River. This river has been flowing for millions of years. As the river flowed, it slowly cut into the ground and made the canyon deeper and wider. Now, the Grand Canyon is about 446 kilometers long, up to 29 kilometers wide, and over 1.6 kilometers deep.

El Gran Cañón fue hecho por un río llamado el Río Colorado. Este río ha estado fluyendo durante millones de años. A medida que el río fluía, lentamente cortaba el suelo y hacía el cañón más profundo y ancho. Ahora, el Gran Cañón tiene aproximadamente 446 kilómetros de largo, hasta 29 kilómetros de ancho y más de 1,6 kilómetros de profundidad.

1.3

The walls of the Grand Canyon are made of rock that shows many colors, especially when the sun shines on them. These rocks are very old. Some are more than a billion years old. When you look at the walls, you can see different layers of rock. Each layer tells a part of the history of the Earth.

Las paredes del Gran Cañón están hechas de roca que muestra muchos colores, especialmente cuando el sol brilla sobre ellas. Estas rocas son muy antiguas. Algunas tienen más de mil millones de años. Cuando miras las paredes, puedes ver diferentes capas de roca. Cada capa cuenta una parte de la historia de la Tierra.

1.4

There are many animals and plants in the Grand Canyon. Some of these animals are birds, squirrels, and deer. The plants and trees grow well because the weather there is good for them. The top of the canyon is cooler, and the bottom is warmer.

Hay muchos animales y plantas en el Gran Cañón. Algunos de estos animales son pájaros, ardillas y ciervos. Las plantas y los árboles crecen bien porque el clima allí es bueno para ellos. La parte superior del cañón es más fresca, y la parte inferior es más cálida.

1.5

Visitors to the Grand Canyon can do many fun things. They can walk on paths to see beautiful views. They can also ride donkeys to go down into the canyon. Another fun activity is to float on the river. This helps you see the canyon from a different view.

Los visitantes del Gran Cañón pueden hacer muchas cosas divertidas. Pueden caminar por senderos para ver hermosas vistas. También pueden montar burros para bajar al cañón. Otra actividad divertida es flotar en el río. Esto te ayuda a ver el cañón desde una perspectiva diferente.

1.6

Taking care of the Grand Canyon is important. People work hard to keep it clean and safe for all the visitors. They also want to make sure the animals and plants there are protected.

Cuidar del Gran Cañón es importante. La gente trabaja duro para mantenerlo limpio y seguro para todos los visitantes. También quieren asegurarse de que los animales y las plantas allí estén protegidos.

1.7

Fun fact: The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This means it is known as a very special and amazing place on Earth.

Dato curioso: El Gran Cañón es una de las Siete Maravillas Naturales del Mundo. Esto significa que es conocido como un lugar muy especial y asombroso en la Tierra.

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Where is the Grand Canyon located?

California

Arizona

Texas

Florida

Put these steps in order to show how the Grand Canyon was made.

the canyon became deeper and wider.

the river flowed for millions of years.

the river cut into the ground.

Match the description to the correct thing.

A river that made the canyon

Shows many colors in sunlight

A small animal in the canyon

Colorado River

Squirrel

Rocks

Fill in the blanks with the correct words. (There are three extra options.)

The walls of the Grand Canyon are made of

. They show many

when the sun shines on them. Some rocks are more than a

years old.

rock

colors

billion

sand

shapes

thousand

Why is it important to take care of the Grand Canyon?

To make it bigger

To protect the animals and plants

To build new houses

To stop the river