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The strata or rock layers of the Grand Canyon walls are undisturbed. As such, a layer of rock containing a fossil, that is below an overlying rock layer will be older.

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Where is the Grand Canyon in Europe?

It is located in South-eastern France Grand canyons in Europe are found in Greece, Spain, France, Bosnia, and Corsica. None of them can compare with the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona.


What is the comparison between the cost of solar energy and fossil fuels?

The cost of solar energy has been decreasing over the years and is now competitive with fossil fuels in many regions. Solar energy has lower long-term costs and is more environmentally friendly compared to fossil fuels.


What would be the most logical interpretation if fossil clams were found in rock layers below layers containing fossil trees?

That the clams were formed before the trees. The lower layers are older as they are set down first.


Where does it NOT snow in Arizona?

Snow is unlikely in the southernmost parts of Arizona, including cities like Phoenix and Tucson, due to their lower elevations and warmer climates. Snowfall is more common in northern Arizona, particularly in cities like Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon area, which are at higher elevations.


What are the benefits and drawbacks of using alternative fuels such as biodiesel, ethanol, natural gas, and hydrogen in comparison to traditional fossil fuels?

Alternative fuels like biodiesel, ethanol, natural gas, and hydrogen offer benefits such as lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced dependence on fossil fuels, and potential for renewable sources. However, drawbacks include higher production costs, limited availability of infrastructure, and lower energy density compared to traditional fossil fuels.

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What are the release dates for Lower Falls Grand Canyon Yellowstone Park - 1899?

Lower Falls Grand Canyon Yellowstone Park - 1899 was released on: USA: January 1899


Is the grand canyon a rock?

A canyon is not a rock. It is a geographical feature, in which the ground is lower than that of the surrounding area. In the case of the Grand Canyon, the difference in height is particularly large.


Where was the material eroded from the grand canyon deposited?

The material eroded from the Grand Canyon was deposited on a plain. Over many years, water eroded the plain creating a canyon later known as the Grand Canyon. The water kept weathering down the rocks until it came down to a lower level way below the top of the Grand Canyon. That is why today we have a higher and lower part of the Grand Canyon. Overall, the Grand Canyon started out as a plain and as many years passed water weathered down the rocks.


What is the river passing through the Grand Canyon in Arizona?

The Colorado River is the major body of water that flows through the Grand Canyon. Two dams affect the flow of the river through the canyon: the Hoover Dam at the lower end of the canyon and the Glen Canyon Dam at the upper end, according to Arizona State University.


What is the atmospheric pressure at the bottom of the Grand Canyon?

The atmospheric pressure at the bottom of the Grand Canyon is approximately 90 kPa (kilopascals), which is slightly lower than the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level (about 101.3 kPa). This decrease in pressure is primarily due to the elevation of the Grand Canyon, which is about 1,200 meters (around 4,000 feet) above sea level. As altitude increases, the atmospheric pressure decreases, resulting in the lower pressure observed at the canyon's depth.


Why it cold on top of mountain and hot in bottom of grand canyon?

The temperature differences between the top of a mountain and the bottom of the Grand Canyon are primarily due to elevation and atmospheric pressure. As altitude increases, air pressure decreases, leading to lower temperatures; this is why mountain tops are cold. Conversely, the Grand Canyon's depth means that the bottom is closer to the Earth's core, where heat is more concentrated, resulting in warmer temperatures. Additionally, the Grand Canyon's geography can trap heat, further contributing to its warmer climate at lower elevations.


What are some of the best Grand Canyon lodgings on a lower budget?

The Howard Johnson Express Inn is only $76 per night. It is located at 511 North Grand Canyon Blvd. Williams, Arizona, 86046 United States, 866-925-1043.


Where is the Grand Canyon in Europe?

It is located in South-eastern France Grand canyons in Europe are found in Greece, Spain, France, Bosnia, and Corsica. None of them can compare with the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona.


What was Hernando de Alarcon looking for when he found the Grand Canyon?

Hernando de Alarcon did not discover the Grand Canyon, Garcia Lopez de Cardenas did. de Alarcon said up the lower waters of The Colorado river to meet with an expedition led by Coronado, although de Alarcon reached the meeting place, Coronado did not.


Does the Grand Canyon affect the temperature in the area?

I am pretty sure it does but the question is "How much?". Before I continue, it gets hotter the lower in elevation you go. But the temperature may be offset somewhat when you are next to the river because the coolness of the river. If you are asking how the Grand Canyon affects the weather 50 or 100 miles away I would rephrase the question to that.


Do people go white water rafting in the most dangerous part of the Grand Canyon?

White water rafting in Grand Canyon is done in both Upper and Lower Colorado River and are generally safe. The rangers and park personnel as well as companies that offer rafting trips give people who want to go white water rafting explicits guidelines and care for their safety. White water rafting is just one of the activities one can view the Grand Canyon - others are hiking, jeep tours, donkey riding, climbing, etc.


What has the author J Jerry Landye written?

J. Jerry Landye has written: 'Environmental significance of Late Quaternary nonmarine mollusks from former Lake Bretz, Lower Grand Coulee, Washington' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Fossil Mollusks, Mollusks, Fossil