adj. very large and impressive
The Grand Canyon is a grand wonder!
cactus
n. a plant with spines that grows in dry areas
This means that mostly plants like cacti can survive there.
offer
v. to say that you are willing to do something
The Grand Canyon offers a wide variety of activities for tourists.
donkey
n. a mammal similar to a horse
They can either go hiking or ride donkeys along the ridge.
river rafting
phr n. an activity that involves riding an inflatable raft down a river
Or maybe you would rather go river rafting!
wind
v. to move in a twisting way
The Colorado River winds through the canyon, so you can go on a boat ride and see the tall cliffs and interesting rocks up close.
geology
n. the study of earth and rock formations
The Grand Canyon is very special because of its geology, history, and beauty.
wonder
n. something that is surprising, or hard to believe
The Grand Canyon is a grand wonder!
stretch
v. to become longer or wider when pulled
It stretches across a huge area in Arizona in the United States.
roughly
adv. not exactly but close in number, quality, meaning, etc.
The Grand Canyon is roughly 6 million years old and was formed by the Colorado River.
carve
v. to cut into a surface
Over time, water from the river carved out this giant canyon through the rock.
artwork
n. a painting, sculpture, photograph, etc.
It’s an amazing multilayered artwork created by nature.
elevation
n. the height of the land
It has different heights, or elevations.
precipitation
n. rain, snow, hail, and sleet
There is usually not much precipitation in the Grand Canyon area.
mostly
adv. almost all or almost completely
This means that mostly plants like cacti can survive there.