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The Magnificent Grand Canyon
By Kristen Mace
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Grand Canyon, RACES format, Synonym, Antonym
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Question 1
1.
Which detail supports the idea that there is a desert habitat in the park?
Amphibians such as frogs and toads enjoy the creeks.
Mule deer and elk wander the park's grasslands.
On cliffs just above the river, cacti and rabbitbrush predominate.
Broad-leafed deciduous trees shade the river's sandy banks.
Question 2
2.
How does the writer introduce the idea that the canyon is impressive?
with a quotation about its beauty
with statistics about its dimensions
with an example of its influence on history
with an anecdote about a hiker
Question 3
3.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of
riparian habitat
.
wetlands adjacent to rivers and streams
desert
dense forests
side canyons
Question 4
4.
What is an antonym for
monumental
?
Unimpressive
Lofty
Enormous
Immortal
Question 5
5.
What is an synonym for
renowned
?
Obscure
Ordinary
Common
Notable
Question 6
6.
What is an antonym for
unparalleled
?
Ordinary
Rare
Unmatched
Champion
Question 7
7.
Using details from the text write an informative paragraph in
RACES
format about why you would like to visit the Grand Canyon.
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