The Earth offers spectacular natural wonders that only a small percentage of people will ever see in their lifetime. A global popularity poll announced seven provisional winners that outrank other splendid sights. These 7 natural wonders of the world include the Northern Lights, the Grand Canyon, Paricutin, Mount Everest, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Victoria Falls, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Seven Natural Wonders
by Name Surname
Vocabulary
the youngest
the most
the largest
the tallest
01
grand canyon
The Grand Canyon of Arizona is one of the largest Canyon in the world. It measures 6,000 feet (1,828 m) in depth and stretched over 277 miles (445 km) and is one of the most visited national parks with over 6 million visitors each year.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
Alternatives include: taking the Grand Canyon Railway. Flying into Grand Canyon Airport and then taking a taxi, Taking the Arizona Shuttle from Flagstaff. Joining a guided tour to the park.
- Go Hiking
- Ride a mule
- Ride on a train
- Take a scenic drive
- Camping
- Go rafting
- Ride a bike
- Take a helicopter tour
Spring and fall (the “shoulder seasons”) are often considered the best times of year to visit the Grand Canyon
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02
paricutin volcano
Volcano Parícutin. It is a cinder cone volcano which can be found in Michoacán, Mexico. It is the youngest volcano in the Northern Hemisphere.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
The best way to visit Paricutin Volcano is from the village of Angahuan. In this Purépecha community, guides are available to lead treks to the volcano.
- Horse riding or hike to th evolcano.
- Visit the remains of the lava engulfed church.
- Visit the volcano museum in Angahuan.
The best months to visit Angahuan and Paricutin volcano are January to April when temperature ranges between 59 and 68 degrees Farenheit.
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03
The harbor at rio de janeiro
The Harbor of Rio de Janeiro is the world's largest natural bay, containing more water than any other bay in the world! The bay is surrounded by mountains made from granite.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
- Go to the top of both Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado.
- Take a hang gliding trip.
- Get on a boat to explore the harbor
September and October are the best months to visit the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro because the weather is fairly nice.
The best ways to see the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro are to get above it. This can be done through helicopter.
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04
northern lights/ aurora borealis
The northern lights, or the aurora borealis, are the most beautiful dancing waves of light that have captivated people for millennia.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
The greatest probabilities of seeing them occur during the months of March, April, September and October.
The best way to see the northern lights is to head north. Alaska, Canada and the Scandinavian countries are the places where the most sightings occur.
If you are planning a trip to Alaska, Norway or Canada with the desire to see the lights, you should also plan other activities and sightseeing endeavors to make the most of your trip.
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05
victoria falls
Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world, in the wet season. It is located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
In order to have the face to face experience, travelers will need to enter into the gates of Victoria Falls national park and explore the variety of trails that visit the top of the falls as well as the face of the falls.
May and June are great months to visit the falls if you like the mighty rush of the water. These months are after the rainy season concludes providing visitors with sunny and dry days.
- Rafting or canoeing the river.
- Bungee jumping over the falls.
- Safaris and elephant rides.
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06
mount everest
Mount Everest is the tallest point on Earth, it measures 8,849 meters (29,032 feet).It is located between Nepal and Tibet, an autonomous region of China.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
The easiest way to get to Mount Everest is through a scenic flight that goes around the mountain.
- Taking one of the scenic flights
- Taking climbs Mount Everest
The best season to explore Mount Everest is during the months of October and November which introduce the dry season
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07
The great barrier reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland Australia.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
The rainy season occurs from November through May with the more challenging time of the season occurring in February and March. This is the low season which can be better on the budget.
The first and most common way to get there is by doing snorkeling or dive trip which provides travelers with a face to face encounter with the world’s largest reef.
- Boating tours out to the reef
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Natural Wonders
Northern Lights
Grand Cayon
Mount Everest
Paricutin Volcano
Victoria Falls
The Harbor at Rio de Janeiro
The Great Barrier Reef
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Read and answer the comprehension questions on the student form.
the great barrier reef
northern lights
mount everest
The harbor at rio
paricutin volcano
grand canyon
Victoria falls
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The Earth offers spectacular natural wonders that only a small percentage of people will ever see in their lifetime. A global popularity poll announced seven provisional winners that outrank other splendid sights. These 7 natural wonders of the world include the Northern Lights, the Grand Canyon, Paricutin, Mount Everest, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Victoria Falls, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Seven Natural Wonders
by Name Surname
Vocabulary
the youngest
the most
the largest
the tallest
01
grand canyon
The Grand Canyon of Arizona is one of the largest Canyon in the world. It measures 6,000 feet (1,828 m) in depth and stretched over 277 miles (445 km) and is one of the most visited national parks with over 6 million visitors each year.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
Alternatives include: taking the Grand Canyon Railway. Flying into Grand Canyon Airport and then taking a taxi, Taking the Arizona Shuttle from Flagstaff. Joining a guided tour to the park.
Spring and fall (the “shoulder seasons”) are often considered the best times of year to visit the Grand Canyon
Click here to go back to
Show what you know page
02
paricutin volcano
Volcano Parícutin. It is a cinder cone volcano which can be found in Michoacán, Mexico. It is the youngest volcano in the Northern Hemisphere.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
The best way to visit Paricutin Volcano is from the village of Angahuan. In this Purépecha community, guides are available to lead treks to the volcano.
The best months to visit Angahuan and Paricutin volcano are January to April when temperature ranges between 59 and 68 degrees Farenheit.
Click here to go back to
Show what you know page
03
The harbor at rio de janeiro
The Harbor of Rio de Janeiro is the world's largest natural bay, containing more water than any other bay in the world! The bay is surrounded by mountains made from granite.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
September and October are the best months to visit the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro because the weather is fairly nice.
The best ways to see the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro are to get above it. This can be done through helicopter.
Click here to go back to
Show what you know page
04
northern lights/ aurora borealis
The northern lights, or the aurora borealis, are the most beautiful dancing waves of light that have captivated people for millennia.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
The greatest probabilities of seeing them occur during the months of March, April, September and October.
The best way to see the northern lights is to head north. Alaska, Canada and the Scandinavian countries are the places where the most sightings occur.
If you are planning a trip to Alaska, Norway or Canada with the desire to see the lights, you should also plan other activities and sightseeing endeavors to make the most of your trip.
Click here to go back to
Show what you know page
05
victoria falls
Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world, in the wet season. It is located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
In order to have the face to face experience, travelers will need to enter into the gates of Victoria Falls national park and explore the variety of trails that visit the top of the falls as well as the face of the falls.
May and June are great months to visit the falls if you like the mighty rush of the water. These months are after the rainy season concludes providing visitors with sunny and dry days.
Click here to go back to
Show what you know page
06
mount everest
Mount Everest is the tallest point on Earth, it measures 8,849 meters (29,032 feet).It is located between Nepal and Tibet, an autonomous region of China.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
The easiest way to get to Mount Everest is through a scenic flight that goes around the mountain.
The best season to explore Mount Everest is during the months of October and November which introduce the dry season
Click here to go back to
Show what you know page
07
The great barrier reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland Australia.
How to get there?
What to do?
Best time to go?
The rainy season occurs from November through May with the more challenging time of the season occurring in February and March. This is the low season which can be better on the budget.
The first and most common way to get there is by doing snorkeling or dive trip which provides travelers with a face to face encounter with the world’s largest reef.
Click here to go back to
Show what you know page
Natural Wonders
Northern Lights
Grand Cayon
Mount Everest
Paricutin Volcano
Victoria Falls
The Harbor at Rio de Janeiro
The Great Barrier Reef
Show what you know!
Read and answer the comprehension questions on the student form.
the great barrier reef
northern lights
mount everest
The harbor at rio
paricutin volcano
grand canyon
Victoria falls