Formation Of The Grand Canyon Steps

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Shallow oceans cover the SW and deposit sand, mud, sea shells which forms sandstone, shale and limestone.

Question 2

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Tectonic uplift creates the Rockies

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Snowmelt creates the Colorado River

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The river drops 10ft per mile which means it is fast flowing and can erode quickly. It carries 500,000 tons of sediment per day acting like the liquid sandpaper.

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Weathering countries to remake the canyon water and depth