Fun Facts
Ribbon Falls in Yosemite National Park is 9 times larger than Niagra Falls   

    El Capitan is the largest granite block in the world
Sequoia Trees  are the largest trees in the world
 
 There are 747,956 acres of land in Yosemite National Park

                                                                                                There are 840 miles of trails to hike in Yosemite National Park

Mountains at Yosemite National Park are still growing at a rate of 1 foot per 1,000 years              

Tens of thousands of mountain climbers come each year to climb at Yosemite National Park  

Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR)                          
is world famous for the rescue techniques.



True or False Write T or F in the blanks

1.     Fire fighters who start fires in the park are helping the trees. ________

2.     It is a good idea to feed the bears at Yosemite National Park. _______

 

Completion Use the word box to fill in the blanks.

3. The park was formed by ___________________.

4. Yosemite National Park was first discovered by ________________.

glaciers an earthquake

 

European men Indians

 

a flood John Muir

Multiple Choice Circle the correct answer

5. The Miwok  Indians ate mostly 

A) Deer   B) Acorns   C) Corn   D) Bears

6. National parks are funded by

A) State government B) John Muir C) National government D) Donations

Matching 7, 8, 9 Draw a line to the correct answer on the right

a. The largest granite block in the world                   a. Sequoias

b. The largest trees in Yosemite                              b. California

c. Yosemite National Park is in                               c. El Capitan

 

Essay

Explain why Yosemite National Park is unique. Give at least 3 reasons.

Click Here to check your answers