N ATURAL BEAUTIES OF THE USA M. Hašová, V. Korvasová, B.Smržová 3.B

U NITED S TATES OF A MERICA Situated in North America between the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean Federal constitutional republic 50 states and a federal district Included also some other states - just associated - for example: Portorico, Virgin Islands, American Samoa 58 national parks

M AMMOTH C AVES World‘s largest cave system Eastern side of U.S. - Kentucky Discovered in 1972 Created during carbonious geological period Well known for impressive groups of stalactites and stalagmites Moon Dome and Dome of green light, Crystal lake and the underground river Echo

T HE B LACK H ILLS Small isolated mountain range in South Dakota Name is derived from their look, they are dull and dark Popular for several attractions like Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, Custer State Park or Devils Tower

Giant statue located the State of South Dakota Was carved between Represents the heads of four prominent American presidents Each statue is about 18 meters high. Mount Rushmore Crazy Horse MemorialCrazy Horse Memorial

Since 1948 has been under construction Is said to look like Oglan, the Indian fighter The final size should be several times larger than Mt. Rushmore Is cut to Storm Mountain If completed, it could become the greatest sculptural work Crazy Horse Memorial

Formed by magmatic activity - a volcanic neck Part of the Indians legends Climbers‘ favourite rock Deviľs Tower

M ESA V ERDE Mesa Verde Plateau Monument protects a unique Indian culture Park was proclaimed in 1906 and in 1978 included on the UNESCO list Indians built here cliff dwellings, which are attractive because of its mysteries

G RAND CANYON Largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park in the state of Arizona Carved by the Colorado River 446 km long, up to 29 km wide and attains to the depth of over 1.83 km Well known for its visually overwhelming size and colourful landscape The Colarado River basin (of which the Grand Canyon is a part) has developed in the past 40 million years

N IAGARA F ALLS Waterfalls on the Niagara River International border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. State of New York Composed of two major sections separated by Goat Island: the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls on the American side About years old

Y ELLOWSTONE N ATIONAL P ARK Located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, also extends into Montana and Idaho The first national park in the world Got its name from the Yellowstone River, which flows through this area Spans an area of 8,980 km2, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges There are 300 geysers in Yellowstone, the most famous is Old Faithful Geyser

S EQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Located in the southern Sierra Nevada Spans 1,635 km2 Famous for its giant Sequoia trees, including the General Sherman tree, the largest tree on Earth First home to Monachee, Native Americans Home to over 240 known caves and more The caves include California's longest cave at over 32 km, Lilburn Cave

C RATER L AKE Located in southern Oregon Encompasses the Crater Lake caldera, which rests in the remains of a destroyed volcano and the surrounding forestland and hills The deepest lake in the U.S. (594 m)

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