Reading Read about Grand Canyon and do the tasks below.TheGrand CanyonThe Grand Canyon is a large river canyon in Arizona. It is over 220 mileslong and over a mile deep in some places. Its widest point is 18 miles wide.The canyon is considered one of the Seven Naturnl Wonders of the World.Over millions of years, the Colorado River wore awny rocks as it passedthrough the nrca. Slowly, the river made the path deeper and deeper. Now, the canyon is surrounded by steep walls on either side, while the rivercontinues to flow at the bottom of the canyon.Besides its Inrge size, the Grand Canyon is also known for itsThe Colorado Rivermagnificent colors. The canyon is made of layers of rock, nnd ench layer of formed therock has a different depth and color. Geologist have identified almost 40 Grand Canyondifferent layers of rock exposed by the river's crosion.The climate in canyon area is primarily desert, with bothhigh and low temperatures. The upper rims of the canyonoften receive snowfull. The air quality is usunlly very high, although dust storms and smoke from fires can change the nir.The Grand Canyon is home to variety of plants andanimals. Plants range from various species of cactus to pincforests. Many types of animals live in the area, including thebald engle, bobcats, bats and gila monsters. Six different kindsof rattlesnakes have been identified in the aren.Aerial view of the Grand Canyon Native Americans have inhabited the area for around3.000 years. Spanish conquistadors first explored the area in1540. Later, Spanish priests and explorers returne in 1776. However, they did not stay, as theyfound the canyon impassable.Arizona became part of the United States in 1848, and the first geological studies werecompleted on the Grand Canyon in 1856. Today, the canyon is part of the Grand Canyon NationalPark. About five million tourists visit the park cach year.Task 1. Circle True, False or Doesn't say for these sentences.1. The Grand Canyon is a large river in Arizona.TF DS2. The Colorado river runs through the Grand Canyon.T FDS3. Now, the canyon is surrounded by steppe on either sides, while the river continues to flow atthe bottom of the canyon.T F DS4. The Grand Canyon is also known for its various tourist excursions. T F DS​