0
Erosion occurs because a river flows through it (it is a feature of river erosion), and also the fact that it has some narrow parts, there can be high wind speeds so wind erosion also occurs. Then when you consider weathering, you must consider what kinds of weathering can occur. The Grand Canyon has a large diurnal range (different between highest and lowest temperatures) resulting in ex-foliation, but is quite dry so it is unlikely that biological or freeze-thaw weathering occurs. It is a National Park, so it should be considered that human erosion is minimal or non-existent (apart from erosion caused by careless tourists).
Overall, the Grand Canyon has a lot of exposed rock, so there are plenty of opportunities for weathering and erosion to occur.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agobecause idk im so sorry people go to www.wikipedia.com ok sorry
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Was the great canyon made by wind erosion or water erosion?
The Grand Canyon was made by water erosion.
What landmarks were formed by mechanical weathering?
The Grand Canyon was.
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
What is Weathering is what type of force?
weathering is basically erosion. It's the the effect that wind, rain and other elements of nature affect things. The grand canyon is a result of weather. large floods eroded the soil that it went over to create it.
How does the water cycle influence the rock cycle in an area like the Grand Canyon?
The Colorado river gradually eroded the rocks, cutting the deep gorge we see today.
How was the canyon create?
the grand canyon was made by weathering and erosion <3 :D i answered some of yalls questions now answer mine what effected the grand canyon the most weathering or erosion and how did weathering and erosion effect the grand canyon? plzz answer plzzzzzzzzzz thank u <3
What are the dangers of the Grand Canyon?
erosion weathering and water
What is causing the Grand Canyon to change?
Erosion and weathering.
What place was formed by weathering and erosion?
The Grand Canyon.
A description of how weathering contributed to the formation of the grand canyon?
description of how erosion contributed to the formation of the grand canyon
Is weathering a type of erosion?
Yes! Erosion is a type of Mechanical Weathering. Erosion made the Grand Canyon, and other landforms like it.
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.
How does the Grand Canyon happen?
erosion
Is erosion a type of physical weathering?
Yes! Erosion is a type of Mechanical Weathering. Erosion made the Grand Canyon, and other landforms like it.
What are the forces that act on the grand canyon today?
Weathering and erosion of course.
How the Grand Canyon got its name?
well what do you think when you see it Grand Canyon well. its reallt big and tall large and deep so they called is Grand and its a canyon so hence you have the Grand Canyon!! ^^^^^^^^_________^^^^^^^^^
Which process is most responsible for the formation of Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon was formed by the processes of weathering and erosion.
