Moro Rock

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/moro-rock

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How high is Moro Rock?Approximately 6,721 feet (2,049 meters)
2. What is the location?Sequoia National Park, California, United States
3. What is the geological formation?Granite dome
4. How do you get to the top of Moro Rock?A stairway built in 1931 climbs the rock. The steps are carved into the granite and some are poured with concrete.
5. Why is it called Moro Rock?It was named after a blue roan mustang owned by Mr. Swanson. The word "moro" means a dark or dusky horse color.

Exfoliation: A type of weathering where rock layers peel off in curved sheets, forming rounded shapes.
Granite Dome: A large, rounded hill or mountain composed of a single mass of granite.
Great Western Divide: A major mountain range within the Sierra Nevada, forming a significant part of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks' topography.
National Park Service: A U.S. federal agency responsible for managing and preserving national parks and other protected areas.