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Becaus the flowing water of the Colorado River is a constant source of erosion.
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Who were the first explorers to come to the Grand Canyon?
The Spanish in 1540.
How many tourists come to the Grand Canyon?
There were 4,388,386 visitors in 2010.
Is the Grand Canyon a renewable resource?
No. The Grand Canyon is not a renewable resource. A renewable resource is one that can be produced for years to come to provide some sort of fuel to humanity. Such as water, oxygen and meat from animals. Minerals --> rocks --> what the grand canyon is made of is not renewable
Is the Grand Canyon near the earth's core?
No. The earth's crust is thin compared to the mantle, but it's 30km thick at that region, and the grand canyon does not come close to 30km. Beyond the crust is the mantle, and beyond that is the core.
How did water impact the Grand Canyon?
Much of it comes from the melting winter snows that accumulate in the Rocky Mountains only to melt and head for the sea come spring via the Colorado River.
Are there wolves in the Grand Canyon?
Not any longer. Wolves are slowly returning to the desert southwest, and may (eventually) come back to there.
What is the capacity of the Grand Canyon?
The website eHow.com has come up with a volume for the Grand Canyon of 2098.5 cu.mi. (308,892,672,000,000 cu.ft.) with an average depth of 4000 feet, though they are quick to point out that this is a very rough estimate.
Why is Francisco Vásquez de Coronado famous?
His discovery was important because he discovered the grand canyon and he was famous for doing that. OK, lets get the facts right. 1, He did not actually discover the Grand Canyon himself. It was a small group of Spanish soldiers and Hopi guides under the command of Captain Garcia Lopez de Cardenas that became the first Spanish/Europeans to see the Grand Canyon. 2, Recent Research has stated that the main body of de Coronado's expedition did not come within 26 miles (42 kms) of the Grand Canyon.
What famous land forms have been formed by erosion?
The Grand Canyon is one and another would be Niagra Falls those are first that come to mind :)
What were David Hockney's most famous paintings?
The best-known of them all is 'A Bigger Splash'.'A Bigger Grand Canyon' or 'Mr.and Mrs. Clark and Percy' may come in second.CLick link below for a site where you can see two of them!
What is the best month to visit the Grand Canyon?
JANUARY april. perfect temp. be sure to watch the sun go up and come down!! watch the stars, too!
What lauguage does canyon come from?
it is spanish
