9)The 7 Natural Wonders Of The World

Question 1

Where is the Grand Canyon (1)

Answer 1

Arizona, USA

Question 2

What are the measurements for the Grand Canyon (3)

Answer 2

• 277 m long
• 1 m deep
• 18 min wide/broad

Question 3

How was the Grand Canyon formed (2)

Answer 3

• It was formed over time by the Colorado river

- It is believed the river started carving 17 years ago

Question 4

The Grand Canyon is a popular tourist attraction to what type of people (1)

Answer 4

• people who want a glimps of nature at its most powerful and majestic

Question 5

What is Paricutin (4) is

Answer 5

• It’s wn example of a nearly perfect cider cone volcano
• in Michaocón Mexico
• scientists were able to see/observe/document evry stage of it’s lifespan
• and why this volcano is different

Question 6

Give a brief explanation of paricutin’s lifespan (4)

Answer 6

• scientists were able to see it from creation to extinction
  -1940-1950 you can see it form from a small hill in a cornfield to a mountain
  It erupted for 19 years before going silent
• it isn’t expected to erupt again

Question 7

Discuss the Northen Lights (3)

Answer 7

• They’re seen in both the polar regions
• refered to as northern/southern lighte
• an aurora can be seen in different locations around the world
• the higher the altitude, the more likely you’re to see it

Question 8

Discuss the Victorian Falls (5)

Answer 8

• As the Zambezi river crosses the border of Zambia + Zimbabwe
• the waters descend 355 feet down forming the Victorian Falls
• It was named in 1855 after reigning English monarch (Queen Victoria)
• by a scotish explorer David Livingstone during journey trough Africa
• The waterfall is also known as “The smoke that thumders”

Question 9

Where is the harbour of Rio de Janeiro (1)

Answer 9

Guanabana Bay is a 19-mile stretch of land to the East Rio de Janeiro

Question 10

What happened to Rio’s harbor (2)

Answer 10

• The bay once had a diverse ecosystem

- but urbanization in recent decades destroyed the beautiful environment

Question 11

How is Rio planning on fixing the harbor (2)

Answer 11

• The legaslation but in a stipulating government to try and bring the area beauty back
• Ecologists around the world stay hopeful the its not to late to save the wonder

Question 12

How many reefs, islamds and meters does the reef have (3)

Answer 12

• estimated 3000 individual reefs
• estimated 1000 islands
• 1,400 meters (visable from space)

Question 13

Why is a lot of effort but into the Reef each year (2)

Answer 13

• The reef is the land mark of Australia and point if pride of Australians all around the world
• a lot of effert is put in each world to preserve the delicate ecosystem for future generations

Question 14

Discuss Everest (10)

Answer 14

• . Mount Everest is the worlds highest point and and is the most iconic wonder of the world.
• It is ranked first in mountains of for elevation and prominence.
• The first record attempt to scale Everest was in 1920s by British mountaineers.
• It took 30 years until Sherpa Tanzing Norgway + New Zealamder Edmud Hillary
• manage to reach the summit in 1953.
• To climb Everest isn’t a difficult anymore
• you still need to be in peak physical condition and take great risks.
• Conquering the mountain remains one of the greatest fears to man.
• It’s a hugely popular challenge for anyone who wants an adrenaline rush