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North America’s 7 Natural Wonders

North America’s 7 Natural Wonders. Kailee Benson. Introduction. February 26, 2014 – In Irving Texas, the 7 Natural Wonders of North America were officially declared by experts from around the world, including: conservationists, professors, and nature/wildlife associations.

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North America’s 7 Natural Wonders

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  1. North America’s 7 Natural Wonders Kailee Benson

  2. Introduction February 26, 2014 – In Irving Texas, the 7 Natural Wonders of North America were officially declared by experts from around the world, including: conservationists, professors, and nature/wildlife associations. The following presentation will introduce you to these newly established Seven Natural Wonders of North America with interesting information and quick facts about each newly declared Wonder!

  3. Wonder #1 Quick Facts! • Located in Wyoming, USA • Eco-diversity of wildlife; fauna & Flora • 1st National Park in the world – established in 1872 • Unique geographical landscape - Park size: 3,468 square miles (8,983 km) • Home of the largest super volcano in North America size – 34 x 45 Miles (955 x 72 km) Attractions: • Old Faithful • Bison, Wolves, Grizzly & Black Bears, etc.

  4. YellowStone National park

  5. Wonder #2 Quick Facts! • Located across Ontario, Canada & New York, USA • Comprised of: Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, & Bridal Veil Falls • 6 million cubic feet of water / 1 minute of flow at high flow • Average: 4 million cubic ft. / 1 minute Attractions: • Horseshoe Falls: 2,600 ft. wide Highest drop at 172 ft. Accounts for approx. 90% of water volume • American Falls: 1,060 ft. wide

  6. Niagara Falls

  7. Wonder #3 Quick Facts! • Located in California, USA • Size: 1, 189 square miles (3,081 sq. km) • Elevation: 2000 -13,114 ft. (600-4,000 km) • Home of the largest granite monolith (approx. 3,000 ft.) Attractions: • Highest peak: Mt. Lyell • Most notable feature: Half Dome (4,737 ft. above valley floor. Peak at 8,842 ft.

  8. Yosemite National park

  9. Wonder #4 Quick Facts! • Located in Nova Scotia, Canada • represents the largest tidal change in a single day • Comes from a French word “Fendu” meaning “split” • 8 kinds of whales can be seen in and off the bay, including the rare Northern Right Whale. Attractions: • 115 billion tons of water flow in & out daily. • Typical tidal range: 55 feet • 2 tidal high & lows per day • Whale watching and hiking.

  10. Bay of fundy

  11. Wonder #5 Quick Facts! • Located in Alaska, USA, in Denali National Park • Has a greater vertical rise than Mount Everest (Asia) • Base to peak: 2,000 ft. to 20,237 – almost 18,000 ft. vertical rise. • Named after President William McKinley • Tallest Mountain in North America Attractions: • Has the greatest vertical rise from sea level to base to peak • Peak: 20,237 ft. (6,168 km)

  12. Mount McKinley

  13. Wonder #6 Quick Facts! • Located in California, USA • The tallest tree is 379 ft. tall • The largest tree is 52, 000 cubic feet (approx.) • Situated between Redwood National Park & Sequoia National Park – collectively the largest trees in the world. Attractions: • Largest tree known as “General Sherman” • Covers approx. 131,983 acres • 37 miles of Pacific coastline • Home to a number of endangered species

  14. The Redwoods

  15. Wonder #7 Quick Facts! • Located in Florida, USA • Largest subtropical wilderness in U.S. • Created to protect the ecosystem • Includes: 1,509,000 acres of marshlands in southern Florida Attractions: • 36 threatened species call it ‘home’ • Species found: mammals – 40; fish – 300; reptiles – 50; birds – 250 • Home to fresh & saltwater marine life

  16. The everglades

  17. Credits & Additional resources: • Sources: • http://sevennaturalwonders.org/north-america/ • http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ • http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/354958/Mount-McKinley • Resources: • www.nps.gov - U.S. National Park Service

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