What are the features of the Grand Canyon?

Answer 1

the grand canyon has many fossils rocks and a little river going through it and it is such a beautiful sight to see. the grand canyon is located in Arizona. if you ever get the chance go to the grand canyon. when you see the grand canyon you should look at the bottom and follow the Colorado river.you should also see the grand canyon because as you walk along the rim,you will learn about the grand canyon and some of its features. one feature the grand canyon has is that you can go horseback riding at daytime. the Colorado made the grand canyon because as the grand canyon was forming,the Colorado river was going through a path that it flowed.goodnightthank you for reading the short paragraph about the Grand Canyon

Answer 2

• The Grand Canyon ranges from 4 to 18 miles wide (6 - 28km) and is 277 miles long (445km) (that's river miles).
• On average, it is 5000 feet deep (1,524m or over half a kilometre deep). Specific depths points are - below Yavapai point is 2,400 feet above sea level, the South Rim is at 6,900 feet and the North Rim is at 7,800 feet - meaningpars of the canyon are over a mile deep.
• The entire Grand Canyon is essentially tilted: the northern rim is 1200 ft higher than the southern rim.
• The climate within the canyon is semi-arid, and the floor in Summer can heat up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).
• It is the third largest canyon in the world (exceeded by Barranca de Cabre in Northern Mexico and Hell's Canyon in Idaho).
• Around 88 species of mammals, 250 - 300 species of birds, 25 types of reptiles and five species of amphibians all live in the Grand Canyon.
• The first white man to discover the Grand Canyon was García López de Cárdenas in 1540.
• Scientists suggest it took 3-6 million years to form.
• It was carved with a single river, the Colorado, by the process of erosion.
• 800 million gallons of water flow through it per hour (that's 3028 million litres).
• It is a "Natural Wonder of the World".
• Its base is about 1/3 of the earth's age.
• The floor of the Grand Canyon contains fossil footprints of over 20 species of reptiles and amphibians, yet no fossilised reptile bones or teeth have ever been uncovered.
• Due to the absence of actual soil in the Canyon, very little plant life can grow on the floor, except for desert plants.
• It is the site of the rare Brady Pin-cushion cactus, discovered in 1958.
• The oldest human artifacts in the Grand Canyon are estimated to be 3000-4000 years old.

Answer 3

There is the water control system placed on the Colorado River by Lake Powell, the constant control rights argumentsbetween mining interests the ecological argument between river rafters and ecological proponents, the need for tourist facilities and the argument against a natural setting demanded by the National Park setting, the presence of historical Anasazi and their preservation, the presence of a population center (Supai, Arizona) on the floor of the Canyon, the presence of the Grand Canyon village, a railroad system, Bright Angel Lodge, the aging El Tovar Hotel, trails, Hopi religious sites. mule stables, and the increasing need for hiking trails and RV capable campsites.

The Colorado River Compact was placed into effect in 1922, long before the growth of Las Vegas was envisioned and before more then a tiny part of the US population had developed a conscience that included environmental or Green concern about the future.

This is further complicated by the commercial presence to the west by the Skywalk and other commercial ventures by the Havasuapi Tribe at the west Rim and outside of th National Park and on their Reservation.

Answer 4

• The Grand Canyon is found in the US state of Arizona.

• Many people consider it to be one of the seven wonders of the natural world.

• The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 kilometres) in length.

• At its widest point the Grand Canyon stretches 18 miles (29 kilometres) across.

• At its narrowest point it stretches 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) across.

• The Grand Canyon is around 6000 (1800 metres) feet deep.

• The Colorado River runs through the Grand Canyon, it has been eroding its steep sides for millions of years.

• The different types of rock visible in the Grand Canyon make it an important site for geological research.

• The rock found at the bottom of the Grand Canyon (schist) is around 2 billion years old.

• The rock found on the upper rim (limestone) is around 230 million years old.

• American Indians have been living in and around the canyon for thousands of years.

• John Wesley Powell led the first expedition down the Grand Canyon in 1869. He was the first to use the name "Grand Canyon" after it had previous been known as the "Big Canyon" or "Great Canyon".

• The Grand Canyon became a national park in 1919.

• It was the 17th national park to be established in the United States.

• While the Grand Canyon is neither the widest, longest nor deepest canyon in the world, it is an extremely popular tourist destination with around 5 million visitors enjoying its immense beauty every year.

• As well as sightseeing, hiking and rafting are also popular in the area.

• Overnight camping in the Grand Canyon requires a permit from the Backcountry Office.

Answer 5

majestic!

breath-taking!

awe-inspiring!

gorgeous!

no words can truly describe its beauty. you have to see it.

Answer 6

because of the big wide space where you can walk in