7 NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD Flashcards
1
Q
- ______t is known as the tallest peak on Earth
and measures 8,848.86 meters tall. - It is part of the Himalayan mountain range.
A
- MT. EVEREST
2
Q
- It is a cinder cone volcano which can be found in
Michoacán, Mexico. - The cone has only really existed as it is since 1943.
A
- PARICUTIN VOLCANO
3
Q
- ________ is a striking canyon located in
Arizona, United States. - The _____ was formed by the natural erosion of
rock and soil by the Colorado River, over the period
of billions of years.
A
- THE GRAND CANYON
4
Q
- The largest waterfall in the world.
- The falls are located along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, in southern Africa
A
- VICTORIA FALLS
5
Q
- it is the world’s largest natural bay.
- _______ can be found in the southeast of Brazil.
- Also known as Guanabara Bay
A
- THE HARBOR OF RIO DE JANEIRO
6
Q
- The _________ is the largest coral reef system in the world.
- It is made up of 2,900 smaller reef sections and 900 islands which together make up some 2,300kilometersof reef across 344,400 square
A
- THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
7
Q
The ________, more scientifically called the Aurora Borealis.
- The Aurora appears as a light show of beautiful dancing colors
- usually greens
A
- THE NORTHERN LIGHTS