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Natural Landmarks
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.
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.
Grand Canyon adalah tempat terkenal di Amerika Serikat. Tempat ini sangat besar dan indah. Terletak di negara bagian Arizona. Banyak orang dari seluruh dunia datang untuk melihatnya setiap tahun.
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.
Grand Canyon dibuat oleh sungai yang disebut Sungai Colorado. Sungai ini telah mengalir selama jutaan tahun. Saat sungai mengalir, ia perlahan-lahan memotong tanah dan membuat ngarai lebih dalam dan lebih lebar. Sekarang, Grand Canyon panjangnya sekitar 446 kilometer, lebarnya hingga 29 kilometer, dan kedalamannya lebih dari 1,6 kilometer.
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.
Dinding Grand Canyon terbuat dari batu yang menunjukkan banyak warna, terutama ketika matahari bersinar pada mereka. Batu-batu ini sangat tua. Beberapa berusia lebih dari satu miliar tahun. Ketika Anda melihat dinding, Anda dapat melihat lapisan batu yang berbeda. Setiap lapisan menceritakan bagian dari sejarah Bumi.
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.
Ada banyak hewan dan tumbuhan di Grand Canyon. Beberapa hewan ini adalah burung, tupai, dan rusa. Tanaman dan pohon tumbuh dengan baik karena cuaca di sana baik untuk mereka. Puncak ngarai lebih sejuk, dan dasarnya lebih hangat.
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.
Pengunjung ke Grand Canyon dapat melakukan banyak hal menyenangkan. Mereka bisa berjalan di jalan setapak untuk melihat pemandangan indah. Mereka juga bisa menunggang keledai untuk turun ke ngarai. Aktivitas menyenangkan lainnya adalah mengapung di sungai. Ini membantu Anda melihat ngarai dari sudut pandang yang berbeda.
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.
Merawat Grand Canyon itu penting. Orang-orang bekerja keras untuk menjaganya tetap bersih dan aman bagi semua pengunjung. Mereka juga ingin memastikan bahwa hewan dan tumbuhan di sana dilindungi.
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.
Fakta menarik: Grand Canyon adalah salah satu dari Tujuh Keajaiban Alam Dunia. Ini berarti ia dikenal sebagai tempat yang sangat istimewa dan menakjubkan di Bumi.
1. Grand Canyon
Natural Landmarks
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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.
Match the description to the correct thing.
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.
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
