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The water erosion of the Colorado River over a very long period of time combined with slow but consistent uplift of the ground the river flowed through.
The Colorado River moved bits of rock around which made the Grand Canyon.
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∙ 12y agoThe Grand Canyon was formed when the uplift of the Rocky mountains raised the inland sea that occupied the Great Plains region. As the water rushed westward, it was of such velocity it began to carve the rocks as it strove to the fledgling Pacific Ocean. This, combined by a long period of excessive rainfall, gradually wore down the rocks and created one of the modern wonders of the world.
The Colorado River was seeking a route to the ocean.
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∙ 12y agoThe Colorado River was seeking a route to an Ocean.
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∙ 14y agothe Colorado river
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∙ 15y agoUplift, weathering and erosion.
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∙ 11y agoErosion, weathering, and deposition
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What was caused by wind and influenced by?
the Grand Canyon
Is weathering and erosion the reason for the grand canyon?
Yes, the wind and water have caused the grand canyon to become what it is today.
What hap pend to the water in the Grand Canyon?
It most likely have dried out. Although, it was because of water that caused the grand canyon to form.
What is an Example of mechanical weathering caused by wind?
The Grand Canyon
What feature of the Earth's surface was caused by erosion?
the grand canyon
How is a canyon made?
the Grand Canyon is made out of many type of minerals {rocks}The Grand Canyon was made over many many years by the erosion caused by the Colorado River.
Was the Grand Canyon formed by a destructive or constructive force?
no its not constructive it is destructive. erosion caused the grand canyon and erosion is a destructive force
How were the Grand Canyon formed?
Thousands of years of erosion caused by the Colorado River.
What sea was there before Grand Canyon was created?
ANSWER:Yes. Millions of years ago. But what caused the grand canyon was the Colorado river, cutting into the soil for a long, long time.
What is different from great rift valley to the Grand Canyon?
the Grand Canyon was formed by water errosion, the Great Rift Valley was caused by tectonic plate movement (moving apart)
What exposed all the rock layers in The Grand Canyon?
Erosion, caused by wind and water.
What two mountain ranges have been caused by folding?
one of them are grand canyon. as it has something.
