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Did erosion by wind and water caused the shape of the grand canyon?
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∙ 11y ago
Well, that depends on your point of view (or that of the person you ask). The opinion of most evolutionists is that it was caused by water erosion of the Colorado River (the one that runs through the canyon) over probably millions of years. Also, that the rock layers were formed over millions of years. Creationists, however, generally believe it was caused by the biblical flood of Noah. They believe the rock layers formed very quickly from the weight and force of all of the water. And that the canyon formed when the waters rapidly receded, cutting the canyon through the rock layers due to the extreme force of all the fast-moving water.
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∙ 12y agoYes, but to a lesser extent then water erosion.
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What is a slow process that helps shape the grand canyon?
erosion
What do erosion and deposition do to land?
They shape the earth into the natural wonders you see today like the Grand Canyon
How did lava shape the grand canyon?
If I'm not mistaken, lava didn't really shape the grand canyon, the Colarado River did. It slowly eroded the rock until it is the massive canyon we know today.
What make the grand canyon a landform?
the shape and size of it
How has erosion help shape the grand canyon?
After weathering has broken some of the pieces of of a rock or a object erosions part comes in. Erosion carries the pieces to another place and the pieces start to form another object leaving the other object with a cool shape such the grand canyon.
Which river carved the palo duro canyon?
The Palo Duro canyon was formed from water erosion from the prairie dog town branch of the Red River. Wind and water erosion deepened and widened the canyon to the shape we see today.
What can you infer about the type of erosion that formed the grand canyon?
a river
What caused the shape of the Grand Cayon?
The grand canyon was formed when excessive and massive overflow of water washed off soft and loosen sandstone and dirt leaving hard ground intacted. As water continue down stream, soft sandstone and dirt get washed off and this created deeper channel as water decreases. At the same time water waves created and separated strata layers by bouncing and washing off loosen dirt between layers, making horizontal lines all the way from the top to the bottom. These horizontal lines prove that water did flood the area creating a massive canyon. A small river would not be able to create a several miles wide canyon. The fact that the top and bottom strata layers look identical in age suggests that the canyon may have been created at the same or not too distant set of times.
How did water most help shape the grand canyon?
because it shape the rocks because the rocks were originally sand
Why is the Grand Canyon fascinating?
Some people think its fascinating because of its shape size or color.
What is this sky walk?
it is a big plastic bridge in the shape of a U the is hanging of the edge of the grand canyon. :D
What does the Grand Canyon look like?
What is unique about the geologic record at Grand Canyon is the variety of rocks present, the clarity with which they are exposed, and the complex geologic story they tell.Two separate geologic stories exist at Grand Canyon. The older story is the one revealed in the thick sequence of rocks exposed in the walls of the canyon. These rocks provide a remarkable record of the Paleozoic Era (550 - 250 million years ago). Scattered remnants of Precambrian rocks as old as 2,000 million years can also be found at the bottom of the canyon. The story these rocks tell is far older than the canyon itself. Mesozoic and Cenozoic rocks (250 million years old to the present) are largely missing at Grand Canyon. They have either been worn away or were never deposited.The second geologic story at Grand Canyon concerns the origin of the canyon itself: when and how did it come to be? On one level the answer is simple: Grand Canyon is an erosional feature that owes its existence to the Colorado River. Of equal importance are the forces of erosion that have shaped and continue to shape the canyon today. These include running water from rain, snowmelt, and tributary streams which enter the canyon throughout its length. The climate at Grand Canyon is classified as semi-arid. The South Rim receives 15 inches / 38 cm of precipitation each year. The bottom of the canyon receives 8 inches / 20 cm. The rain comes suddenly in violent storms, particularly in the late summer of each year. The power of erosion is therefore more evident here than in other places which receive more rain.Grand Canyon owes its distinctive shape to the different rock layers in the canyon walls. Each responds to erosion in a different way: some form slopes, some form cliffs, some erode more quickly than others. The vivid colors of many of these layers are due mainly to small amounts of various minerals. Most contain iron, which imparts subtle shades of red, yellow, and green to the canyon walls. Climate plays an important role in the appearance of the canyon. If there was a higher amount of precipitation at Grand Canyon, the plants and trees that grow here would be very different. The canyon walls might be covered with lush vegetation, rather than the cacti and shrubs growing there today.How old is the canyon itself? The early history and evolution of the Colorado River (of which Grand Canyon is only a part) is the most complex aspect of Grand Canyon geology. We know that the erosion which has shaped the canyon has occurred only in the past five to six million years. This is only yesterday, considering the age of the rocks through which the river has carved.Grand Canyon continues to grow and change. As long as rain and snow continue to fall in northern Arizona, the forces of erosion will continue to shape Grand Canyon.from:http://www.grand.canyon.national-park.com/geology.htmYou can find also amazing photos at the link below:
